Medical Director EMPACT

About the role

The Medical Director supervises and provides clinical oversight to staff/contract practitioners, psychiatrists, and medical professionals. The Medical Director reviews and evaluates the treatment procedures and outcomes of the prescribers to ensure they are in accordance with provision of services and/or agency requirements. They ensure the quality of care given to our behavioral health clients is clinically appropriate and evidence-based.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the outpatient clinical programs.
• Ensure the productivity of the department and monitor individual staff performance to meet productivity standards.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision of Program Managers and indirect supervision to all departmental staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for delivery of outpatient clinical programs according to the Arizona Practice Model.
• Maintain quality assurance of department's service delivery including clinical care and documentation.
• Maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in utilization review functions associated with department.
• Recommend changes that would improve service delivery and implement changes and new programming as directed.
• Monitor the reporting of services, establish evaluation guidelines, and ensure that programmatic contract requirements are met.
• Provide community outreach.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all related state, community behavioral health, and contracting organizations.
• Identify potential opportunities for new business development.
• Assist in grant preparation through direct writing and through work with the managers in the design of new programs.
• Assist the managers/clinical coordinators with the provision of program details and information to assist in the budget process.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budget and demonstrate a functional responsibility for administering and managing the approved departmental budget.
• Instruct and train volunteers, interns, contract staff and regular staff in their respective disciplines as assigned.
• Negotiate contracts with providers of clinical, prevention and training services, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, trainers, other programs, and specialty services.
• Participate in agency fund raising activities as requested by management.
• Work as part of the agency executive team to further the organizational mission and goals.
• Attend management and administrative meetings.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona License to practice Medicine.
• Completion of Psychiatric Residency Training and DEA Registration.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Psychiatrist with experience in psychiatric emergency service, clinic, or mental health center.
• Eligible to participate in the Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs.
• Eligible to be credentialed by the ADHS and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA).

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail Oriented and strong organization skills.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.
• Experience treating or managing care for a culturally diverse population preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.

Skills

• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Microsoft Office, and experience with an Electronic Health Record system.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible schedule to accommodate clinical needs.