Psychiatrist

This position is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division, located in the city of Kapolei, on the island of Oahu. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes by formulating behavioral health policy, identifying, developing and evaluating indicators of quality health care (e.g., utilization management and clinical practices for the managed care plans, etc.), participating in developing and implementing strategies to improve and realign payment and quality measures, and providing consultative behavioral health services as it relates to the medical assistance programs, including MCOs. This position will routinely interact on behavioral health issues and clinical practices and is responsible for communicating with and maintaining relationships with the MCOs. Legal Authorization to Work The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Education Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy in the United States, or an equivalent degree from a medical school outside of the United States. Experience At least three (3) years experience practicing medicine as a licensed and board-certified physician, practicing in the area of psychiatry. Experience in public health policy administration and/or managed care preferred. Knowledge Knowledge of behavioral health/medical principles, techniques, procedures and best practices especially related to the seriously mentally ill population. Familiar with Medicaid program law and regulations in particular the health coverage and payment rules. Knowledge of the health industry, managed care organizations, utilization review organizations, or health care claims processing organizations developing and providing coverage or medical necessity policies and guides. Skills and Abilities Ability to apply the required medical and related behavioral health knowledge to policy recommendations and decisions; interpret and explain best practice findings to stakeholders; provide behavioral health consultation to staff, providers, health plan medical directors; problem-solve and set goals and objectives; time and project management skills; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence; establish and maintain effective working relations with others; able to deal with staff and the general public. Additionally, should be computer literate, particularly at a level of competency and comfort with MS Office software, internet access, and the use of electronic mail. #J-18808-Ljbffr