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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, and empathetic care across ambulatory settings. Under the supervision of licensed providers or clinical overseers, the MA performs direct patient care, assists with clinical operations, and supports care coordination all while helping ensure a smooth and efficient daily workflow.
Job Description:
- Greet, room, and prepare patients for visits; take and document vital signs and intake information
- Support clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, etc.)
- Maintain clean, stocked, and ready exam rooms throughout the day
- Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR per clinical guidelines
- May assist with scheduling, check-in, phone coverage, referrals, and patient instructions as needed
- Communicates effectively with providers, patients and team members about delays, appointment needs, or follow-ups
- Follow all assigned workflows, safety protocols, infection control standards and clinical policies and department guidelines.
- Support operational flow and provider efficiency by anticipating needs and adjusting to same-day changes
- Escort patients to labs or ancillary services, as needed
- May participate in specialized clinical workflows (e.g., prescription refills, prior authorizations, high-level disinfection)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred
- 0-1 years of related experience in patient care in a healthcare setting preferred or associate's degree or higher in lieu of Medical Assistant experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of hire or per department requirement.
- Medical Assistant (Certified), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) certificate preferred
- Ability to work in fast-paced ambulatory environment with diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, and a team-based mindset.
- Proficiency in medical terminology, vital sign collection, and EMR systems preferred
Pay Range:
$21.00 – $28.26
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- Employment: Per Diem
- Shift: Day
- Category: Nursing Support
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $28.26
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Req ID: JR102777
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, and empathetic care across ambulatory settings. Under the supervision of licensed providers or clinical overseers, the MA performs direct patient care, assists with clinical operations, and supports care coordination all while helping ensure a smooth and efficient daily workflow.
Job Description:
- Greet, room, and prepare patients for visits; take and document vital signs and intake information
- Support clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, etc.)
- Maintain clean, stocked, and ready exam rooms throughout the day
- Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR per clinical guidelines
- May assist with scheduling, check-in, phone coverage, referrals, and patient instructions as needed
- Communicates effectively with providers, patients and team members about delays, appointment needs, or follow-ups
- Follow all assigned workflows, safety protocols, infection control standards and clinical policies and department guidelines.
- Support operational flow and provider efficiency by anticipating needs and adjusting to same-day changes
- Escort patients to labs or ancillary services, as needed
- May participate in specialized clinical workflows (e.g., prescription refills, prior authorizations, high-level disinfection)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred
- 0-1 years of related experience in patient care in a healthcare setting preferred or associate's degree or higher in lieu of Medical Assistant experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of hire or per department requirement.
- Medical Assistant (Certified), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) certificate preferred
- Ability to work in fast-paced ambulatory environment with diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, and a team-based mindset.
- Proficiency in medical terminology, vital sign collection, and EMR systems preferred
Pay Range:
$21.00 – $28.26
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- Employment: Per Diem
- Shift: Day
- Category: Nursing Support
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $28.26
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Req ID: JR102777
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Who's Hiring
- 77 Consultants237
- Mount Sinai Health System3
- MaineHealth2
- Alkermes2
- Atlantic Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Education2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Science & Research1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director psychiatry jobs.
- Board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Active, unrestricted state medical license in the state of the position
- Five or more years of clinical psychiatry experience with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, or state behavioral health regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to develop clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training programs
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
Tips for Your Medical Director Psychiatry Job Search
Quantify your clinical program outcomes
Hiring committees for medical director psychiatry roles want to see measurable leadership impact. Pull numbers from your tenure: patient throughput improvements, readmission rate changes, staff retention under your clinical supervision, or accreditation outcomes you drove.
Highlight your quality and compliance work
Medical director psychiatry postings consistently screen for experience with Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and psychiatric unit compliance. If you led a survey, chaired a quality committee, or corrected a deficiency, name it explicitly on your CV.
Tailor your CV to the setting type
Inpatient acute, community mental health, and telehealth organizations prioritize different leadership competencies. Reframe your experience to match each setting before applying, emphasizing crisis stabilization for inpatient roles and population health metrics for outpatient-focused positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical director psychiatry openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a clinical philosophy statement
Many medical director psychiatry panels open with a request for your approach to psychiatric care delivery, workforce development, or integrated care. Draft a concise two-minute statement before your first interview so your philosophy lands clearly rather than being improvised on the spot.
Negotiate scope before negotiating terms
Before discussing compensation, clarify reporting structure, FTE clinical expectations, budget authority, and the timeline for filling any open psychiatrist positions under your oversight. Misaligned scope expectations are the most common reason medical directors leave within two years.
Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical director psychiatrys?
The companies hiring the most medical director psychiatrys right now include 77 Consultants, Mount Sinai Health System, and MaineHealth, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, behavioral health networks, and telehealth providers make up the majority of active hiring organizations.
How many medical director psychiatry jobs are remote?
About 14% of medical director psychiatry openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest concentration of remote roles at telehealth platforms and outpatient behavioral health organizations. Inpatient and acute care settings almost always require on-site presence given the clinical supervision and regulatory responsibilities involved.
How do you become a medical director psychiatry?
Becoming a medical director in psychiatry requires completing medical school, a psychiatry residency, and board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. From there, building leadership experience through roles like department chair, section chief, or clinical program director, along with demonstrated quality improvement and regulatory compliance work, positions you competitively for a medical director search.
Can I get hired as a medical director psychiatry with limited leadership experience?
Some organizations, particularly community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and growing telehealth companies, will hire psychiatrists into medical director roles who have supervisory experience but no formal director title. Demonstrating that you have overseen other clinicians, contributed to clinical policy, chaired a committee, or led a quality initiative makes a strong case even without a previous director title on your CV.
What does the medical director psychiatry interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a clinical leadership interview with a chief medical officer or VP of behavioral health, then a panel with clinical staff and operations leaders. Many organizations also include a presentation on your clinical or programmatic philosophy and a meeting with the board or senior administration before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to medical director psychiatry jobs?
You can find and apply to medical director psychiatry jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialty focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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