Medical Director Physician

Role description

Location:

Washington, DC

Setting:

Community Mental Health Center (Core Service Agency CSA)
Start Date:

June 1, 2026
Schedule:

2.5 5 hours/week (Primarily Administrative; High Telehealth/Remote)
Opportunity Overview
A Core Service Agency in Southeast Washington, DC is seeking a

Medical Director (MD)

to provide administrative oversight, clinical leadership, and targeted psychiatric support. This is a

highly remote, part time role

with the expectation that nearly all responsibilities can be completed via telehealth.
Onsite presence is

possible but unlikely , and would only be requested for specific needs such as audits, key meetings, or programmatic requirements.
The Medical Director will oversee psychiatric services, support Nurse Practitioners, and ensure high quality care across a diverse outpatient population.
Position Details
Start Date:

June 1, 2026
Hours:

Approximately 2.5 5 hours/week
Work Model:
Primarily telehealth/remote
Onsite presence

only if needed , and

not expected on a routine basis
EMR:

Credible
Team:

Three Nurse Practitioners provide the majority of medication/somatic services
Patient Population
Adults:

%
Children/Adolescents:

%
CSA experience across the lifespan is important, especially with youth.
Responsibilities
Administrative (%)
Provide clinical oversight and leadership for psychiatric services
Supervise and support Nurse Practitioners
Participate in audits, meetings, and quality assurance activities (remote unless onsite is specifically required)
Consult on complex or high risk cases
Review documentation and ensure compliance with DBH standards
Maintain availability for consultation and supervisory needs
Clinical (%, as needed)
Direct clinical duties occur only when clinically appropriate or upon consumer request:
Psychiatric evaluations
Medication management support or second opinions
Meeting with consumers who request Medical Director involvement
Guidance on complex clinical presentations
Visit Lengths (if providing direct care)
Initial Evaluations:

60 minutes
Follow Ups:

minutes
Requirements
MD required

(Medical Director must be a physician)
Active or eligible

DC medical license
Experience treating adults and youth preferred
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with community mental health and high risk populations
Ability to provide remote oversight with occasional onsite visits only if necessary
About the Setting
This role supports a community based mental health program serving a diverse outpatient population across the lifespan. As a Core Service Agency, the organization provides behavioral health services and partners with the DC Department of Behavioral Health to support underserved communities.