Medical Director of Psychiatry (Board - Certified Psychiatrist) - Part-Time - Shirley

Medical Director Of Psychiatry

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is currently seeking a part-time Medical Director of Psychiatry to join our team supporting the Shirley site.

Position Summary

Diagnosis and treatment of patients in his/her specialty area; collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners and physician's assistants; participation in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician's specialty, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated, participation in after-hours coverage to insure 24-hour availability of care for Center patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary Range: $270,309.00 - $293,631.00. per year, depending on licensure and experience (pro-rated for part-time roles)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Site Medical Director:

• Conduct patient histories, physical exams, and prescribe treatment and medication based on evidence-based standards.
• Provide direct psychiatric and addiction treatment in accordance with professional guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate tests, referrals, and external care for patients.
• Maintain legible, confidential, and appropriate documentation of medical records and case files.
• Supervise clinical activities and documentation of medical providers, including protocol review, telephone triage, and follow-up procedures.
• Maintain collaborative agreements with psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Participate in provider meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives such as peer reviews, audits, and focused reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in clinical systems and care delivery.
• Set standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within specialty areas.
• Provide psychiatric education and in-service training for medical and mental health staff.
• Participate in continuing education relevant to clinical practice.
• Advocate for patients and support their psychosocial needs in collaboration with other departments.
• Consult with administration, nursing, social work, and substance abuse services to evaluate and improve care delivery.
• Embrace and exemplify the organization's Core Values in all aspects of work.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate Degree (including MD, DO, DD, PhD, etc.)
  • Has Board certification in either Internal Medicine or Psychiatry.
  • Has Board certification in either Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
  • Active Buprenorphine license (or eligible to receive license) required
• Minimum Licensure: Board Certification, Physician License, and CPR/BLS
• Required Skills & Knowledge: - Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers. - Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education) - Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction. - Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred