Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatry Medical Director Rutland, VermontQuick Requirements Snapshot (Top Screening Criteria)

Licensure

• Vermont Medical License: Required or eligible
• Willing to License: Yes (eligible candidates)

Board Status

• Board Certified: Preferredor
• Board Eligible: Accepted

Certifications & Prescriptive Authority

• Controlled Substance Prescribing: Required (state & federal compliant)
• MOUD Experience: Required (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder)

Education

• MD or DO
• Completed accredited Psychiatry Residency

Experience

• Minimum: 3 years in Psychiatry
• At least 1 year in Community Mental Health
• Experience with co-occurring mental health & substance use disorders required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $325,000 annually
• Benefits Include:
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Life insurance
  • PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development support
  • Employee assistance program

Role Overview

• Mix of clinical care and administrative leadership
• Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and MOUD services
• Oversees clinical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Supervises medical staff and contracted providers
• Works within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise psychiatric and medical staff
• Provide direct patient care and maintain productivity ( 27 billable units/week)
• Oversee MOUD services and ensure regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement clinical programs, policies, and protocols
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and peer review
• Collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with CCBHC standards and documentation requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation

Practice Setting

• Community Mental Health / CCBHC model
• Integrated care environment

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain medical staff privileges
• Background check required
• EMR and telehealth proficiency required

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