Medical Director

3 weeks ago


Snellville, United States Piedmont Healthcare Full time
JOB PURPOSE:

Oversight and management of a psychiatric inpatient, outpatient and consult practice within Behavioral Health. The medical director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high- quality care to patients with mental health and behavioral health issues while also maintaining the facility s compliance with all necessary regulations and standards, as well as for shaping the strategic direction of the facility.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate from accredited medical school with completion of residency program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of five (3-5) years recent experience in oversight of psychiatric programing

Administrative or leadership experience, ideally in a behavioral health inpatient setting

Strong knowledge of mental health and addiction treatment, including evidence-based practices

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Medical Degree (MD) with a board certification of psychiatry, active medical license and the ability to practice medicine in the facilities jurisdiction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs all clinical oversightProvides clinical leadership and supervision to the psychiatric and medical staffEnsure that patient care meets or exceeds industry standards and best practiceReview and approve treatment plans, medications, and interventionsContributes to the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelinesAdministrative Duties:Participate in the development and management of the facilities budgetCollaborate with the administrative team to set and achieve strategic goals and objectivesOversee the scheduling of medical staff and ensure adequate coverageQuality Assurance:Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor and improve patient careImplement and enforce policies and procedures related to patient safety and quality of careReview and analyze data related to patient outcomes and make recommendations for improvementStaff Development:Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate medical and psychiatric staffProvide guidance and mentorship to staff members to enhance their clinical skillsEnsure staff compliance with relevant licensing and accreditations requirements.Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Collaborate with all team members within behavioral health program to coordinate patient care.Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and community resources to support patient treatment and aftercare.Regulatory Compliance:Stay informed about and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards for behavioral health facilities.Patient Advocacy:

Advocate for patients rights and ensure that their needs are addressed in the treatment process.

Address patient and family concerns and complaints as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingFamiliarity with relevant regulations and accreditation standardsDedication to patient car, safety, and the improvement of servicesContinuing education and professional development to stay current with evolving practices in behavioral healthProficient in windows-based computer softwareAbility to work as a member of a team and maintain/facilitate daily department/office and patient work flow- Ability to travel to Piedmont system locations as needed for onsite work

DISCLAIMER

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.



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