Medical Director of Psychiatric Services

7 days ago

Mesa, United States Chicanos Por La Causa Full time
OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Director of Psychiatric Services is responsible for oversight of the current psychiatric service delivery model of CPLC's Integrated Health and Human Service Programs. Existing programs include both outpatient and residential behavioral health as well as substance abuse services within clinical environments. The Medical Director provides oversight to the quality of psychiatric care in coordination with the leadership at each facility and works to promote evidence-based practice and to ensure proper care is provided to all members

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical supervision, support and assistance to the medical staff (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses) at all IHHS behavioral health facilities.

SPECIALIZATIONS

The Medical Director must have demonstrated skills and abilities in a management capacity relevant to the integrated health model, specifically within a non-profit organization. Must demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of low income and at-risk families, including dual language speakers. Must have experience providing services to both adult and child populations, Court Ordered Treatment processes, and provision of services to Seriously Mentally Ill individuals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides regularly scheduled, and as needed, direct clinical supervision for all medical staff (Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses) at all CPLC behavioral health programs
  • Ensure that performance reviews are completed annually for staff under direct supervision, including establishing specific, individual professional development goals. In addition, will make recommendations for and implements employee disciplinary actions up to and including termination when necessary
  • Works with Program Directors to identify and implement new medical service modalities to expand the range of medical services offered within Integrated Health & Human Services
  • Responsible for communicating with medical staff regarding psychiatric and general clinical initiatives and system changes, quality of psychiatric care issues, and other matters. This includes, at minimum, monthly on-site medical staff meetings at each behavioral health facility and the facilitation of feedback to the medical staff regarding barriers to effective care and/or concerns and needs
  • Responsible for identifying system opportunities for improvement in psychiatric and general clinical care.
  • Provides after-hours and weekend back-up call assistance to on-call prescribing clinicians and Crisis Services (24-hour on-call availability to meet AHCCCS and RBHA requirements)
  • Responsible for facilitating peer reviews, monitoring activities and implementing Corrective Action Plans and Performance Improvement Plans, intended to address the delivery of quality psychiatric care and promoting identified standards of practice
  • Reviews and monitors all Court Ordered Treatment (COT) members to ensure compliance with Arizona State Law. Facilitates the completion, review and signing of amendments and PAD petitions originated by Nurse Practitioners.
  • Carries a caseload and maintains a daily on-site schedule of member appointments
  • Accurately and thoroughly documents all services and activities in the medical record according to policy using approved forms and electronic systems.
  • Participates in the orienting and mentoring of new staff members to psychiatric care job performance expectations
  • Participates in recruiting and retention efforts. Responsible for promoting and role modeling practice according to the recovery model principles; knows and practices engagement skills including motivational interviewing; and ensures that psychiatric staff assist members to define and achieve their own recovery goals.
  • Represent the agency, as requested, in community and professional forums and to government agencies.
  • Inform the Vice President of IHHS in a timely manner of all relevant political, financial, clinical, and liability issues and make recommendations for any changes in procedures
  • Coordination and collaboration with health plans and other provider organizations
  • Participates in health plan Medical Director, statewide provider, and Credentialing and Privileging meetings as invited by managed care organizations and insurance plans
  • Commit to the provision of culturally competent services
  • Perform other duties as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
  1. Education /Background:
  • Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy with a specialty in Psychiatry
  • Licensed in the State of Arizona as a medical doctor. Successfully completed psychiatric residency program.
  • Valid DEA certification required.
  • Minimum 3 years post-doctoral experience in the delivery of mental health treatment to children, adolescents and seriously mentally ill adults.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered to meet the qualifications of this position.
  • Management experience required.


  1. Other Requirements:
  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a Level 1 fingerprint card.
  • Current CPR/First Aid (or equivalent) certification.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance within Arizona.
  • Must have proven leadership experience across multiple lines of services and in multiple locations including experience in supervising multiple levels of direct reports.
  • Must be committed to diversity and have strong leadership and management skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.


  1. Additional Competencies:
  • Ability to effectively interact with diverse client populations
  • Strong time management, project skills, and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
  • Ability to apply proactive management principles with sound judgment and influence
  • Ability to recognize and solve problems without direct supervision
  • Excellent verbal, written, reading, and presentation skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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