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.

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