Description
About us:
Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.
At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it’s the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire – and we’re growing! Come join us!
Who we’re looking for:
Forge Health seeks a collaborative Medical Director to support our growing clinical teams in outpatient (OP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings. This role emphasizes day-to-day medical supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), direct patient care, and clinical collaboration, reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
We prefer board-eligible/certified candidates with fellowship training in Addictions or Consultation-Liaison (C/L) Psychiatry, 1-3 years post-residency experience, and expertise in substance use disorders; new graduates with strong leadership interest are encouraged.
Please note: this position can be performed remotely, but the successful candidate will be located in NJ, NY, or PA.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide day-to-day clinical supervision to PMHNPs, including chart reviews, case consultations, complex medication management support, and performance feedback to uphold evidence-based care.
- Deliver direct psychiatric care to patients (initial psychiatric evaluations, follow-up appointments, and IOP treatment) for adults. Patients are moderately-to-severely ill, and include those dealing with general mental health concerns, substance use / co-occurring disorders, and complex medical comorbidities.
- Collaborate with the CMO on clinical initiatives, quality assurance, evidence-based protocols, and regulatory compliance; partner with therapists and interdisciplinary teams for coordinated OP/IOP treatment plans.
- Support staff education on psychiatric and addiction topics, maintain accurate EMR documentation; and participate in supervision meetings, case reviews, and peer consultations.
What you’ll need:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school with completed psychiatry residency; board eligible/certified by ABPN.
- Fellowship training or expertise in Addictions or C/L Psychiatry strongly preferred, with required experience in substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
- 1-3 years post-residency outpatient experience preferred; prior NP supervision ideal, though new graduates with clinical acumen are welcome.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in NY, NJ, or PA (multiple states preferred); willingness to obtain additional licenses.
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, teamwork, and familiarity with collaborative care models, measurement-based care, and interventional treatments (e.g., Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – TMS).
