Medical Director

Medical Director needs 5 years with both child and adult populations.

Medical Director requires:

• Trauma informed leadership skills
• 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.
• 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.
• Valid drivers license and / or reliable transportation

Medical Director duties:

• 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.