Fractional Medical Director

Atlantic Health Strategies

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
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

Atlantic Health Strategies