Chief Medical Officer - Psychiatrist

About the role

The Medical Director/Psychiatrist will lead, oversee, and manage the medical aspects of the facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Define protocols and assist in decision-making regarding the medical and clinical care of patients.
• Provide direct patient care and assist other departments with interactions involving physicians' staff.
• Directly supervise other professional clinical staff, as well as administrative or support staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and other staff within the facility, division, or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
• Monitor and supervise assigned staff to ensure adherence to established medical and clinical policies.
• Provide backup call coverage.
• Teach and develop other personnel.
• Secure physical exams and histories from patients, request appropriate diagnostic tests, conduct clinical evaluations, and prescribe medications and treatments.
• Manage the financial and revenue aspects of the facility, including budgets, billing, and spending.
• Develop, approve, implement, and update the general policies, protocols, and procedures of the facility.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Board certified in Psychiatry required.
• Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility operates.
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to healthcare and mental health.

Benefits

Acadia Healthcare offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate clinical responsibilities.

Contact

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Eva Fassauer at eva.fassauer@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text 615-861-7410.