Psychiatric Medical Director

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Psychiatric Medical Director Department: Consultants Reports To: President & CEO POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for oversight of the acute psychiatric hospital and works in conjunction with the President and CEO, Clinical Director, and Medical Director, who oversees withdrawal management (detox) of patients on the unit. Provides clinical oversight of psychiatric services, participates in quality improvement activities, helps oversee other psychiatric providers with Clinical Director , participates in unit management meetings, and serves as a member of the Medical Staff Executive Committee. HOURS : 20 hours per week schedule open to discussion Benefits Package Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Care Plan Life Insurance Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 401(k) Retirement Plan Competitive wages Stability and career advancement Continuing Education Opportunities CATEGORIES OF DUTIES Administrative Leadership Responsibilities shall include: 1. Overseeing the quality of psychiatric services 2. Review and assist in the development of policies and procedures for the inpatient unit for review and adoption by administration 3. Recommend and advise on changes in care to improve clinical outcomes 4. Review the work of other psychiatric providers 5. Participate in hospital management meetings as assigned and needed 6. Assume responsibility for complying with the requirements for Joint Commission accreditation and all other pertinent regulatory agencies in conjunction with other unit directors 7. Evaluate the best use of resources in clinical care and provide recommendations to improve care 8. Attend Credentialing Committee meetings, as needed 9. Participate in peer review of other psychiatric providers 10.Participate in internal and external utilization review, as necessary 11.Work closely with the Clinical Director, Inpatient Unit Director, Nursing Director, and other medical staff to address clinical and management issues on the unit 12.Provide education to hospital staff through organized trainings External Relationships: 1. Participate in meetings with insurance companies and other payors as needed 2. Represent Tarzana Treatment Centers in a positive manner in the community EDUCATION A M.D. or D.O., completion of a residency in Psychiatry, licensure as a physician in the State of California, and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. EXPERIENCE Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working on an inpatient unit as a psychiatrist. Prior management and leadership experience preferred. SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. #MH2022 #ZR