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Medical Director

Jefferson Center for Mental HealthWheat Ridge, CO, US
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Job Description

Job Description

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Medical Director (Deputy Chief Medical Officer) supports the Chief Operating Officer / Chief Clinical Officer in overseeing Jefferson Center’s medical operations, with a focus on 24 / 7 programs, crisis stabilization, residential recovery, and integrated care initiatives. The DCMO ensures clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across medical services, while fostering collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Essential Duties :

Clinical Oversight & Program Leadership

  • Provide medical leadership for center’s 24 / 7 acute care programs including but not limited to youth and adult crisis services and withdrawal management.
  • Supervise medical directors, nurse managers, and assigned clinical directors and managers, ensuring coverage, quality, and coordination across programs.
  • Lead clinical evaluations and consults for admissions, including infectious disease screening and medical appropriateness assessments.
  • Co-lead Critical Incident Review Committee and Clinical Reviews to ensure quality medical and clinical services are provided.
  • Support implementation of evidence-based practices, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), trauma-informed care, Zero-Suicide initiative, outcomes measures including measurement-based care, and harm reduction strategies.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to Behavioral Health Administration rules, Colorado Department of Humna Services / Residential Child Care Facility licensure requirements and Volume 7 regulations, including staff adherence to required training, including CPR, First Aid, and Qualified Medication Administration Personnel training.
  • Collaborate with HR and program directors to embed compliance into hiring and auditing workflows including personnel file documentation and required pre-employment physicals.
  • Lead efforts to update and align medical and nursing documentation, policies, and naming conventions to match agency-wide requirements.

    • Operational Strategy & Innovation

  • Co-lead development of workflows that improve access to medical services and streamline admissions, including direct admit protocols and prescreening tools.
  • Partner with community stakeholders to address barriers to care and enhance referral pathways.
  • Contribute to Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), analyzing census, revenue, and staffing metrics to drive performance improvements.

    • Technology & Systems

  • Ensure integration of medical workflows into systems like Avatar and key performance indicator dashboards.
  • Ensure all medical staff are properly trained in the use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and are adhering to the documentation requirements as set forth in Rule, Statute and Jefferson Center Policies & Procedures.

    • Collaboration & Communication

  • Serve as a liaison between medical services and Senior Leadership Team, participating in SLT meetings, strategic planning.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Services, Operations, Finance and Business Development to align medical priorities with organizational goals.
  • Represent medical services in regulatory communications and community engagement efforts.

    • Note : Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

    Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required :

  • MD or DO degree (or international equivalent) required.
  • Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training program in General Psychiatry (if adult psychiatrist) or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (if a child psychiatrist).
  • Colorado medical license and DEA certificate in DORA.
  • A minimum of 7-years of relevant experience required.
  • ABPN Board-certification preferred.
  • Skills to provide leadership regarding community mental health systems of care required.
  • Skills to provide leadership regarding healthcare transformation and integration across primary and specialty medical care, oral healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and other components of community systems of care required.
  • Knowledgeable of emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medical / psychiatric interface, and evidence-based neuropsychiatric / neurobehavioral diagnosis and treatment required.
  • Experience in administration, clinical / administrative supervision, and systems management required.
  • Experience in crisis services, substance use and addiction recovery, and medical regulatory compliance required.

    • Salary Range - $243,400 - $294,300

    Additional Salary Information

  • The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours / week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
  • Salaries at Jefferson Center are calculated based on education level, licensure, years of experience, and internal equity amongst current JCMH staff.

    • Application Deadline : 10 / 30 / 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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