Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health dept
Job Description
About the Role
Join Essen Medical Associates as a Behavioral Health Associate Medical Director – $250K-$350K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based and facility
- based programs · Develop and implement evidence
- based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care and long
- based behavioral health standards Program Development: · Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program supporting both home
Requirements
- 7 years of clinical experience, preferably in home
- based care, primary care, geriatrics, internal medicine or complex disease management · Demonstrated leadership experience · Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and documentation standards
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $250K - $350K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Essen Medical Associates in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health dept at Essen Medical Associates a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at Essen Medical Associates is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Essen Medical Associates lists compensation for this physician position at $250k to $350k annually.
This is approximately 9% above the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($250k–$350k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical leadership, Psychiatric evaluation, Behavioral health integration, Clinical supervision, Program development, Geriatrics, Internal medicine, Telehealth. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Associate Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and supervision for behavioral health services while developing and scaling integrated care programs. This role involves direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, across home-based and facility se...
Benefits package: Performance Incentives, Potential Equity Purchase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Internal Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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