Medical Director

YOU MATTER:

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

JOIN US AND FIND A CAREER THAT SUPPORTS:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

PERKS AND BENEFITS:
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: 

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it 
•  Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
•  Company paid life insurance
•  Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
•  Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
•  Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

 
NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED:If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

• The Medical Director at Hampstead is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of all clinical programs, both new and existing. 
• They actively review and provide recommendations to the Hospital Administrator for any necessary changes or additions, ensuring the highest standards of care. 
• In addition to assessing, planning, and monitoring patient care within specific departments, the Medical Director plays a crucial role in developing educational programs focused on psychiatric conditions and substance abuse, contributing to comprehensive and quality mental health and medical care, particularly tailored for children and adolescents.
• Oversee and lead various committees, including MSO, Medical Executive Committee, and P&T committee, while actively participating in case conferences, second opinions, clinical leadership, and representation on hospital committees, projects, task forces, and PI initiatives. Serve as a liaison with advocates and families, represent the hospital in the community and state, and review referrals for admission.
• Advocate for patients, reviewing individual practice patterns, leading peer review processes, participating in multidisciplinary teams and court proceedings, and engaging in clinically based PI and best practice projects. Conduct quantitative and qualitative chart reviews, lead morbidity and mortality reviews, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Manage the recruitment, evaluation, and retention of psychiatry and medical candidates, evaluating clinical competency, approving licensed independent practitioner privileges, and conducting ongoing performance reviews. Coordinate the Medical Student rotation, providing orientation, lectures, case conferences, and training for other departments.
• Provide direct psychiatric care to patients, including evaluation, psychopharmacologic treatment, psychotherapy, assessment for movement disorders, court evaluations, and discharges. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable nursing services, TJC standards, and ensure age-specific competency and patient safety.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all clinical and medical departments, including Psychology, Social Work, Pharmacy Services, and general medical services. Ensure adequate staffing for Psychiatry, Medical, and Nursing services, including 24-hour on-call availability.

EDUCATION:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited university

EXPERIENCE:

• Seven years of professional experience in providing services to persons with psychiatric illnesses is preferred, two years of which must have been at the administrative clinical level.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Hampshire
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.

COMPLIANCE:

• Aligned with NH’s System of Care, supporting services that are: family-driven, youth-guided, community-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally and linguistically competent. 

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