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Atlantic Health Strategies

Fractional Medical Director

Atlantic Health Strategies, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Our soon-to-be licensed Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Louisiana, is seeking a

Fractional Medical Director

to join our leadership team. We will be providing primary mental health and substance use disorder treatment, serving adult populations.

Position Details

Commitment : ~5 hours per week Format : Virtual or hybrid Status : Part-time independent contractor Compensation : Monthly flat fee Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medical histories Provide medication management in coordination with the clinical treatment team Participate in case reviews and contribute to individualized treatment planning Ensure compliance with state regulations and clinical best practices Qualifications

MD or DO Psychiatrist, or PMHNP licensed in Louisiana Experience in mental health and substance use disorder treatment preferred Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in a team-based model Ability to work flexibly and autonomously Why Join Live Well Behavioral Health

Shape clinical quality in a start-up program Flexible schedule with strong work-life balance Be part of a mission-driven team committed to patient-centered care If you're looking for a meaningful, flexible role where your expertise directly impacts lives, we'd love to connect.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted license as an MD or DO Psychiatrist, or PMHNP in Louisiana Board certification in Psychiatry (or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification) Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in psychiatric care, preferably in PHP/IOP or SUD treatment settings DEA registration in good standing Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices for mental health and substance use disorders Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and telehealth platforms Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Understanding of Louisiana regulatory requirements for behavioral health programs Ability to commit approximately 5 hours per week, with flexibility for occasional meetings or urgent consultations Benefits

Flexible schedule with approximately 5 hours per week commitment Ability to work virtually or in a hybrid format from anywhere in Louisiana Monthly flat fee arrangement with predictable income Opportunity to help shape a new PHP/IOP program from the ground up Collaborative, mission-driven treatment team environment Low administrative burden with dedicated clinical support staff Strong emphasis on work-life balance