Medical Director of Psychiatric Services- Part Time

Phoenix, AZ

A sign-on bonus of 5% of the annual salary is being offered.

Work in general mental health and substance abuse outpatient clinic serving individuals and families ages 6 & up to improve the overall quality of life. The team supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship loss, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and trauma from sexual, emotional, and/or physical abuse. Outpatient services offer flexible office hours and home-based services for children and their families, public transit accessibility, therapy in English and Spanish, and professional staff who utilize best practice models for treatment.

The Medical Director of Psychiatric Services oversees the current psychiatric service delivery model of CPLC’s Integrated Health and Human Service Programs. Existing programs include outpatient and residential behavioral health and substance abuse services within clinical environments. The Medical Director oversees the quality of psychiatric care in coordination with the leadership at each facility and works to promote evidence-based practice and 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, and licensed practical nurses) at all IHHS behavioral health facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education /Background:

• Doctorate of Medicine with a specialty in Psychiatry
• Licensed in the State of Arizona as a medical doctor. Completed a psychiatric residency program.
• Minimum 3 years of post-doctoral experience in delivering mental health treatment to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered to meet the qualifications of this position.
• Management experience preferred.

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides regularly scheduled and direct clinical supervision for all medical staff as needed.
• Shares the responsibility with the individual Program Directors to 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 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 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 backup 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 members to ensure compliance with Arizona State Law.
• Participates in orienting and mentoring new staff members to psychiatric care job performance expectations. Participates in the recruiting and retention efforts of medical staff.
• Interviews and recommends the hiring of new medical staff members.
• Represent the agency, as requested, in community and professional forums and to government agencies.
• Inform the Vice President of IHHS promptly of all relevant political, financial, clinical, and liability issues and recommend any procedure changes.
• Commit to the provision of culturally competent services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.