Medical Director of Restoration Center

Job Summary

Medical Director of Restoration Center  Medical Director leads a comprehensive medical team in providing community-based services within a continuum of care for individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The role oversees clinical and medical oversight, quality of care, and the development of a model designed to support individuals in the community, reduce emergency room use and incarceration, increase access to care, and support individuals disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes on a pathway to recovery.

• In partnership with the Vice President of Nursing, directs and supervises the RC medical team including advanced practice nurses and registered nurses.
• Provides clinical expertise and consultation as needed by the Restoration Center staff.
• Provides training regarding relevant clinical matters for staff.
• Assists team managers in identifying psychiatric resources for individuals served.
• Assists team managers in developing workflows consistent with best practice and maintenance of optimal engagement in individuals served and key stakeholders.
• Participates in organizational training and/or meetings as required for compliance purposes.
• Provides consultation and acts as a liaison with other physicians to support serious medical/psychiatric concerns of individuals served.
• Assists the team in promoting initiatives to foster a harm reduction, trauma informed framework for engaging with individuals served.
• Reviews critical incidents and recommends improvements in policies, practices and/or corrective actions and follow-up, as needed.
• Maintains communication with collaborating care‑giving institutions and professionals, Vinfen administration, direct service staff, and regional DMH leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Assists in the implementation of agency wide quality initiative efforts.
• Provides direct care, as necessary.
• Facilitates cross agency medical team meetings‑monitor adherence to program specifications and quality.
• Develops, implements, improves, and monitors policies, practices, systems and infrastructure, including quality improvement and risk management to safely and effectively manage the care provided to Vinfen clients.
• Participates in risk review meetings and adverse event reviews, as needed.
• Leads the team through example to create an environment of inclusiveness, learning, cultural and linguistic humility and best practices.
• Maintains active participation in professional organizations.
• Participates in external stakeholder meetings such as those with state agencies, EOHHS and key community partners.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and substance use continuum of care.
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
• Participatory skills, collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources.
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic strategies particularly regarding trauma, substance use disorders, and serious mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices.
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of documentation requirements.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics.

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community‑based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self‑determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly‑trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

• Experience with providing services to individuals with mental health, substance use,…