Medical Director/Psychiatry
Queen Creek, Arizona, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/30/24

Title: Medical Director/Psychiatry

  • Salary: Negotiable and Depending on Experience
  • Location: Hopkinsville, KY
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday | Full-Time
  • Top Benefits!
    • Medical Director Stipend
    • Production Bonus
    • Malpractice Insurance
    • CME Package
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • PTO
    • Matching 401K
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Medical Education Loan Repayment

Job Description:

We are seeking a psychiatrist for an In-Patient Medical Director position. The candidate can be either a General Psychiatrist willing to see adults; adolescents, or a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist willing to see some adults in the case load. The average case load is 16 patients a day for the employed physician. The position is on-site or there is a hybrid option of 3 days onsite and 2 days via tele-psychiatry. Position duties are typically 80% clinical and 20% administrative. Extra pay is available for weekend calls.

Reliatus represents a dedicated and trusted community health and human services agency that seeks a dynamic Psychiatric Medical Director to join our growing Behavioral Health Care services.

The ideal candidate for this role will be grounded in trauma informed modalities, enthusiastic, pragmatic, innovative, and serve in a collaborative physician’s capacity providing direct psychiatric care, while also dedicating approximately 50% of their time overseeing our behavioral health medical services and ensuring the appropriate and most cost-effective medical care is received.

The organization’s mission is to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. We provide a full array of recovery-oriented and quality-focused services. Our services are diverse, from outpatient treatment to day support and residential programs, to workshops, to bring support to persons where they are and in ways that support their individual recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

The Psychiatric Medical Director is responsible for the delivery of high-quality medical care across the agency’s programs, ensuring that patients and consumers receive the highest standard of medical care while maintaining collaboration with other agencies and regulators as needed to ensure continuity of care. The role incorporates both administrative (50%) and clinical (50%) responsibilities. On the administrative side, the Psychiatric Medical Director will oversee the work of all Psychiatrists, CRNPs, Nurses and other medical staff; including but not limited to care delivery, recruiting, training, policies and protocols. Additionally, the Psychiatric Medical Director will be supported by an Associate Medical Director and Nursing Director to assist in the administrative duties. On the clinical side, the Psychiatric Medical Director is expected to maintain a critical mass of patients under direct care. Reporting to the agency CEO, the Psychiatric Medical Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team which is entrusted with overall strategic thinking, operational executional and sound financial practices.

Job Qualifications:

  • Medical degree. – MD/DO required
  • Master of Health Administration (MHA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) advantageous.
  • Board Certified – Psychiatry
  • 10+ years clinical experience
  • 4+ years’ experience in a management role
  • Familiarity with Clozaril and REMs reports
  • Psychiatric experience required
  • Clinical risk management experience
  • Valid medical license in Pennsylvania required
  • Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
  • Knowledge regarding psychiatric rehab and understanding of recovery model
  • Work with the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) population
  • Commitment to advocate values and mission
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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