Medical Director / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Directions for Living2 days ago
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Summary
Directions for Living is seeking a Medical Director / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their team in Clearwater, FL. The role involves leading the interdisciplinary clinical team and overseeing psychiatric services to improve health outcomes through innovative practices.
About the Role
As the Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of psychiatric services, ensuring compliance with CCBHC standards and federal regulations. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, champion open access to care, and collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning. Your responsibilities will also include providing psychiatric evaluations and integrating services with primary care and substance use treatment.
About You
Required:
- MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry (Adult and/or Child & Adolescent).
- Current licensure (or eligible for licensure) to practice in Florida.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated experience working in community behavioral health or public health settings.
- Strong knowledge of the CCBHC model, Open Access, and integrated care systems.
Preferred:
- Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.
- Proven ability to lead clinical teams, mentor staff, and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
- 5 days of PTO.
- 16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
- 403b retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
Directions for Living
Founded in 1982, Directions for Living now serves over 35,000 people every year throughout the Tampa Bay area. We focus on preventing and healing trauma – particularly those traumas related to mental illness, homelessness, and substance misuse.
Clearwater, FL