Medical Director of Medical Consultative Services at Brockton Behavioral Health Center

Overview: The Medical Director of Medical Consultative Services at Brockton Behavioral Health Center (BBHC) is a clinical leader responsible for providing comprehensive medical oversight and consultation across BBHC’s Inpatient Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment Services (ATS/CSS). This role is critical in integrating medical and psychiatric care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing quality outcomes for individuals with complex behavioral and medical needs.

The Medical Director provides direct supervision to medical Advanced Practice Providers, guides medical policy development, and serves as a key clinical liaison between internal teams and external medical partners. The position combines clinical consultation, medical education, protocol development, and administrative responsibilities in support of BBHC’s commitment to excellence in behavioral health and addiction care. 

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Inpatient Psychiatry Consultation Responsibilities

 ·       Supervise and support Medical Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who perform medical intakes and ongoing care for patients with chronic or acute medical conditions.

·       Hold regular supervision meetings and provide daily availability for clinical consultation and support.

·       Lead and deliver training on advanced medical topics relevant to psychiatric inpatients (e.g., HIV management, end-stage liver disease, diabetes).

·       Collaborate with the Medical Director – Psychiatry and the Medical Director – Addictions Services to develop and maintain protocols for:

·       Admission criteria and medical clearance

·       Emergency Department referral guidelines

·       Seizure management and other medical risk protocols

 Required Education and Experience

·       Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

·       At least 2 years of post-training general medicine experience, with proficiency in care of co-morbid behavioral health and medical conditions

·       At least 1 year of experience with clinical leadership, such as experience in leading quality improvement, clinical program development, or educational leadership, including personnel management

Preferred Education and Experience

·       Residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

·       Previous experience leading interdisciplinary teams within a behavioral health system or inpatient treatment center.

Certifications, Licenses Required

·       Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

·       Board certification in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

·       DEA license

Certifications, Licenses Preferred

·       Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

·       DEA license with eligibility to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (e.g., buprenorphine).

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About Boston Medical Center Health System

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