Family/Adolescent Medicine - Physician - Medical Director - Mount Sinai Adolescent School Based Heal

Our organization is in search of a Medical Director for its School-Based Health Centers.

Job Title: Medical Director, School-Based Health Centers

Grade: Faculty

Reports to: Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine

Primary Purpose:

The organization is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of young individuals by offering essential services that are high-quality, comprehensive, integrated, and confidential, all at no cost. We aim to advance adolescent and young adult health as a national priority, serving as a premier center for clinical care, specialized training, innovative research, and advocacy.

The Medical Director for the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) will oversee the program's operations and collaborate closely with the Deputy Medical Directors to ensure that medical services align with our mission, strategic goals, and operational framework.

This role involves directing the activities of both medical and mental health staff, ensuring that services comply with our policies, New York State regulations, funder guidelines, and established best practices in adolescent medicine. Together with the Deputy Medical Directors, the SBHC Medical Director will establish, approve, and implement policies governing medical services within the School-Based Health Centers.

Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

• Provide outpatient care at SBHCs and MSAHC, along with inpatient coverage at affiliated facilities.
• Offer support to school-based health center physicians and mid-level practitioners during staff absences.

Administrative Duties

In partnership with the Deputy Medical Directors, ensure the effective and efficient operation of the SBHCs, fostering an integrated interdisciplinary service model. Promote a patient-centered culture where students receive competent, compassionate care, and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to excel in their roles.

Supervision, Evaluation, and Collaboration

• Oversee the development, management, and evaluation of the SBHC medical practice, including key roles such as:
• • MSAHC SBHC physicians and mid-level practitioners
  • SBHC practice manager, in collaboration with the Operations Director, and assume practice manager duties if the position is vacant
• Conduct annual evaluations of provider performance, perform semiannual OPPE for all clinical staff, and regularly review charts informally.
• Work with the Deputy Medical Directors to develop and implement necessary changes to medical care protocols in line with adolescent health standards.
• Establish quality assurance measures and monitor the quality of medical services provided.
• Advocate for SBHC providers in program development, policy formulation, staff development, and address any challenges they face in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Implement and oversee systems to track the timeliness and communication of all specialty referrals.
• Collaborate with:
• • MSAHC social work supervisor to enhance mental health service delivery in the SBHC.
  • MSAHC research team to assess and share practice-based outcomes and program evaluations.
  • MSAHC Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program Director to provide teaching and academic mentorship to faculty, fellows, residents, and staff at both the SBHC and MSAHC.
  • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in evaluating and managing program activities.
  • MSAHC health education supervisor to improve health education services in the SBHC.

Qualifications:

• MD degree with Board Certification in Adolescent Medicine.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of combined clinical and administrative experience.
• Strong commitment to our mission and vision, ensuring a collaborative and multidisciplinary patient-centered culture.
• Dedication to working with young individuals and a focus on understanding and addressing each patient's needs.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, prioritizing partnership with the Medical Director.
• Familiarity with managed care and healthcare financing.
• Personal attributes of integrity, credibility, empathy, compassion, and patience.
• Outstanding management capabilities with a commitment to mentoring, recruiting, and retaining a dynamic team in a multicultural setting.
• An approachable, visible, and adaptable management style that fosters trust and confidence among staff.
• Ability to multitask and respond to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills that facilitate sound decision-making and support long-term solutions, demonstrating resourcefulness in prioritizing and investing in people and systems.

Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $190,000 (excluding bonuses or incentive compensation and benefits).

Salary Disclosure Information:
Our organization provides a salary range to comply with local salary transparency laws. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as experience, specialties, historical productivity, and community needs. Therefore, actual salaries may be closer to either end of the range or, in some cases, may fall outside the listed range. The stated salary range is for full-time positions and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment is to foster an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. We strive to create a healthcare and educational institution that actively works to eliminate barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness throughout our organization.