Psychiatrist (Full- Time)

About the role

Advanced Recovery Systems is a physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to evidence-based care for addiction and mental health conditions, with facilities across the U.S. The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab (RVC) in Groveport, Ohio is an 80-bed premier treatment facility offering a complete continuum of care from medical detox and inpatient treatment to outpatient and aftercare. The Psychiatrist provides administrative oversight of the facility's medical services, leading the medical staff, dietitians, and physician services coordinator while building a collaborative team with nursing and clinical departments. Administrative duties are a small part of the role; the majority of time is spent performing the clinical duties of a psychiatrist or addiction medicine physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent medical care aligned with ARS philosophy, including detoxification protocols, medication assessment, withdrawal assessment and management of complications, and Medication Assisted Therapy
• Understand and apply ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria, documenting decision-making accordingly
• Assist the CMO/Associate CMO and Executive Director in developing and maintaining written objectives, policies, procedure manuals, organization plans, and quality assurance programs for medical services; review all medical policies and procedures at least annually
• Share documentation with medical staff, director of nursing, and other appropriate staff on an ongoing basis or as revisions are made
• In conjunction with CMO, Executive Director, and governing authority, plan and budget for medical services
• Support medical staff success on department metrics including Expense Management, Compliance Quantity (timely completion of records, PDMP, EKG, MAT acceptance), Compliance Quality (documentation quality), Completion % treatment stay, and Outcomes/Readmission rates
• Complete and maintain proficiency with the electronic health record for all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria
• Complete and authenticate the following electronic records in a timely manner: Psychiatric Evaluation, Admission History and Physical Evaluation/CSSRS/Pain Assessment, Medical Progress Notes, Medical Discharge Summary, Medication and ancillary orders, Patient Allergies, Diagnosis/update diagnosis, Lab Data
• Screen for Substance Use Disorders including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
• Screen for pain and understand treatment strategies (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) reflecting individualized approach based on presentation, medical judgment, and risks/benefits including dependency, addiction, and abuse potential
• Review off-site physical examination reports and medical screening results for pre-admissions or other medical concerns to ensure client medical needs are addressed in treatment planning and throughout treatment
• Develop and implement Performance Improvement plans as needed
• Understand and communicate On-Call responsibilities; provide contact and back-up numbers; be responsive and available for assigned on-call duties and as backup when medical provider/Medical Director on-call is unavailable
• When on call, remain within one hour of facility for emergencies requiring on-site presence
• Work with Corporate Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire new employees
• Ensure complete and effective onboarding of new employees
• Maintain effective daily staffing patterns/coverage and on-call schedules within budgetary constraints
• Evaluate medical staff competency initially and annually based on specified performance standards
• Collaborate with attending physicians at least weekly to discuss patient care and evaluate treatment provided
• Review and audit all charts in their entirety prior to submitting for insurance audits
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited medical school
• Experience in addiction medicine
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and other indicated healthcare standards
• Familiarity with ASAM/ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff
• Licensed to practice medicine (MD or DO) in the appropriate state
• Board Certification in Psychiatry required; ABPM-Addiction Medicine certification preferred
• DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications with Buprenorphine prescribing training
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy; ability to develop and apply organizational strategies

Benefits

• CME: $5,000 per year reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection; PLI policy covers you after employment ends for the period of your employment
• Paid Time Off: 6 weeks per year
• Retirement: 401K with match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Telehealth access
• Matching HSA: up to $1,500 per year company contribution to your HSA

Pay

Competitive and negotiable salary starting at $365,000 plus annual bonus and monthly incentives.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling; required to be onsite with some on-call responsibilities.