Medical Director
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Job Location:
Westland, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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We are looking for a Medical Director to work in Westland MI supporting our client.
Note: Candidates be working as a 1099 employee AND would be working 20-30 hours per week depending on case load.
Reporting To: Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Department: Behavioral Health Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Director provides psychiatric care and medical leadership through consultation with clinical staff and provides medical input into administrative decisions regarding policies procedures and monitoring of patient care. The Director has consultative and coordinating responsibilities for clinical work performed by other disciplines and works collaboratively with BHS Leadership to develop in person and telehealth psychiatric care for clients with private and public insurances. BHS clients may exhibit a range of mild to more severe behavioral health issues and clients range in age from early childhood through adulthood.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Reporting To: Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Department: Behavioral Health Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Director provides psychiatric care and medical leadership through consultation with clinical staff and provides medical input into administrative decisions regarding policies procedures and monitoring of patient care. The Director has consultative and coordinating responsibilities for clinical work performed by other disciplines and works collaboratively with BHS Leadership to develop in person and telehealth psychiatric care for clients with private and public insurances. BHS clients may exhibit a range of mild to more severe behavioral health issues and clients range in age from early childhood through adulthood.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- M.D. or D.O with a license to practice medicine in Michigan.
- Board certification in child psychiatry and ability to prescribe medication
- Substance Abuse Certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience with both child and adult populations.
- Knowledge or experience within the Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health System.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews as well as the required documentation.
- Prescribes and monitors medications where indicated. Orders and reviews findings of laboratory tests as needed.
- Available for in-person and telehealth services based on client needs and agency contracts.
- Sits on the behavior treatment committee team to review and approve behavior plans as needed.
- Provides clinical oversight and consultation to other disciplines as needed.
- Coordinates the delivery of psychiatric services on an agency-wide basis.
- Assists with the development of procedures and protocols for service delivery as needed.
- Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of psychiatric and medical services provided to the Clinics clients.
- Defines psychiatric responsibilities with respect to client care.
- Conducts regularly scheduled meetings of psychiatric and medical staff to improve quality of care; conducts and/or participates in other meetings e.g. compliance meetings root cause analysis meetings BTCs.
- Provides in-service training for clinicians on clinically related topics.
- Participates in the recruitment selection and supervision of psychiatric staff including nurse practitioners or psychiatric residents coordinates required peer review activities for psychiatric staff and participates in their performance evaluations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and participate in compliance audits.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Trauma informed leadership skills
- Demonstrated competency in working within complex psychiatric service delivery systems.
- Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with diverse client populations.
- Capacity to maintain ethical and professional standards.
- Ability to work with both adults and children with mild moderate and severe behavioral health issues and needs.
- Ability to provide care and evaluations for clients with substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis.
- Knowledge and experience connecting to telehealth and utilizing electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.
LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid drivers license and / or reliable transportation.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
Must Have:
Malpractice Insurance MD or DO Psychiatrist experience with substance abuse children and adults nonbias flexible schedule in person sessions.
Additional Information
Must be on-site everyday. Caseload will very based on clients. Software used is peter chang enterprises doxxy-telehealth zoom and teams. NON-NEGOTIABLES- awareness of demographic population of Wayne county that receive services from Starfish. Must be able to be onsite and accommodate children adults and substance abuse.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Skills:
Must Have: Malpractice Insurance MD or DO Psychiatrist experience with substance abuse children and adults nonbias flexible schedule in person sessions
