Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Medical Director of Medical Consultative Services at Brockton Behavioral Health
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411
Medical Director of Medical Consultative Services at Brockton Behavioral Health Center (BBHC)
Position located in Brockton, Massachusetts at Boston Medical Center. The Medical Director provides comprehensive medical oversight and consultation for inpatient psychiatry and addiction treatment services, integrating medical and psychiatric care to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
Medical Oversight & Clinical Consultation
Provide expert medical consultation for patients across inpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment programs, especially in cases of acute or chronic medical complexity.
Serve as the attending‑level consultant to psychiatry teams, nursing staff, and advanced practice providers in real time for urgent medical decision‑making.
Participate in the on‑call rotation to support weekend coverage and urgent medical NP questions, ensuring continuity of care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
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, and seizure management protocols.
Administrative Management of Advanced Practice Providers
Oversee administrative functions for medical NPs across programs, including schedule creation and management.
Ensure coverage of absences and planned time off, accurate payroll, leave balances, and compliance with HR policies.
Coordinate required onboarding, annual training, and continuing education.
Quality Improvement & Strategic Leadership
Co‑lead development and implementation of evidence‑based protocols and guidelines for medical care across BBHC programs.
Lead or participate in committees aimed at improving operational and clinical excellence.
Contribute to organizational quality improvement initiatives, including adverse event reviews, audits, and compliance readiness.
Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for enhanced integration of physical and behavioral health care models.
Represent BBHC in key clinical and administrative meetings and with regulatory agencies when appropriate.
Additional Organizational Responsibilities There may be additional responsibilities as assigned to include inpatient hospital, primary care, or addiction medicine role(s) at the BMC main campus, depending on available opportunities. Flexibility to explore research or teaching roles based on candidate interests and institutional needs is possible.
Required Education & 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 comorbid behavioral health and medical conditions.
At least 1 year of experience with clinical leadership, such as leading quality improvement, clinical program development, or educational leadership, including personnel management.
Preferred Education & 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).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong ability to triage, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions commonly co‑occurring with behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Proficiency in basic addiction medicine, including withdrawal management and treatment of opioid, benzodiazepine, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders.
Demonstrated excellence in personnel management and enthusiasm for teaching and supervising Nurse Practitioners and trainees.
Motivated by quality improvement and program development, with a drive to continuously enhance care delivery.
Creative and organized problem‑solver who can work closely with operations partners to provide clinical leadership for discrete initiatives.
Organized administrator capable of managing staff schedules, working with Human Resources on development, recruitment, and retention.
Comfortable and effective in matrixed multidisciplinary teams, partnering with medical, psychiatric, nursing, administrative, and external stakeholders.
Strong orientation toward outcomes and performance, using data and feedback to inform decisions and drive clinical excellence.
Deep understanding of integrated care models and ability to support seamless coordination of physical and behavioral health services.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, leading in a dynamic mission‑driven environment.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and leveraging data for clinical decision‑making, quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and trauma‑informed care in all aspects of leadership and service delivery.
Compensation Competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Salary range: $180,000 – $235,000 per year. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and professional development support.
Apply Send résumé/CV and cover letter to
karin.laping@bmc.org . Applications are received only through the Boston Medical Center website.
Equal Opportunity Employer Boston Medical Center and Boston University are equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine.
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Medical Oversight & Clinical Consultation
Provide expert medical consultation for patients across inpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment programs, especially in cases of acute or chronic medical complexity.
Serve as the attending‑level consultant to psychiatry teams, nursing staff, and advanced practice providers in real time for urgent medical decision‑making.
Participate in the on‑call rotation to support weekend coverage and urgent medical NP questions, ensuring continuity of care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
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, and seizure management protocols.
Administrative Management of Advanced Practice Providers
Oversee administrative functions for medical NPs across programs, including schedule creation and management.
Ensure coverage of absences and planned time off, accurate payroll, leave balances, and compliance with HR policies.
Coordinate required onboarding, annual training, and continuing education.
Quality Improvement & Strategic Leadership
Co‑lead development and implementation of evidence‑based protocols and guidelines for medical care across BBHC programs.
Lead or participate in committees aimed at improving operational and clinical excellence.
Contribute to organizational quality improvement initiatives, including adverse event reviews, audits, and compliance readiness.
Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for enhanced integration of physical and behavioral health care models.
Represent BBHC in key clinical and administrative meetings and with regulatory agencies when appropriate.
Additional Organizational Responsibilities There may be additional responsibilities as assigned to include inpatient hospital, primary care, or addiction medicine role(s) at the BMC main campus, depending on available opportunities. Flexibility to explore research or teaching roles based on candidate interests and institutional needs is possible.
Required Education & 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 comorbid behavioral health and medical conditions.
At least 1 year of experience with clinical leadership, such as leading quality improvement, clinical program development, or educational leadership, including personnel management.
Preferred Education & 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).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong ability to triage, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions commonly co‑occurring with behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Proficiency in basic addiction medicine, including withdrawal management and treatment of opioid, benzodiazepine, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders.
Demonstrated excellence in personnel management and enthusiasm for teaching and supervising Nurse Practitioners and trainees.
Motivated by quality improvement and program development, with a drive to continuously enhance care delivery.
Creative and organized problem‑solver who can work closely with operations partners to provide clinical leadership for discrete initiatives.
Organized administrator capable of managing staff schedules, working with Human Resources on development, recruitment, and retention.
Comfortable and effective in matrixed multidisciplinary teams, partnering with medical, psychiatric, nursing, administrative, and external stakeholders.
Strong orientation toward outcomes and performance, using data and feedback to inform decisions and drive clinical excellence.
Deep understanding of integrated care models and ability to support seamless coordination of physical and behavioral health services.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, leading in a dynamic mission‑driven environment.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and leveraging data for clinical decision‑making, quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and trauma‑informed care in all aspects of leadership and service delivery.
Compensation Competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Salary range: $180,000 – $235,000 per year. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and professional development support.
Apply Send résumé/CV and cover letter to
karin.laping@bmc.org . Applications are received only through the Boston Medical Center website.
Equal Opportunity Employer Boston Medical Center and Boston University are equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine.
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