Position Title: Psychiatric Medical Director
Department: Consultants
Reports To: President & CEO
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for oversight of the acute psychiatric hospital and works in conjunction with the President and CEO, Clinical Director, and Medical Director, who oversees withdrawal management (detox) of patients on the unit. Provides clinical oversight of psychiatric services, participates in quality improvement activities, helps oversee other psychiatric providers with Clinical Director , participates in unit management meetings, and serves as a member of the Medical Staff Executive Committee.
HOURS: 20 hours per week schedule open to discussion
Benefits Package
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
Administrative Leadership Responsibilities shall include:
Overseeing the quality of psychiatric services
Review and assist in the development of policies and procedures for the inpatient unit for review and adoption by administration
Recommend and advise on changes in care to improve clinical outcomes
Review the work of other psychiatric providers
Participate in hospital management meetings as assigned and needed
Assume responsibility for complying with the requirements for Joint Commission accreditation and all other pertinent regulatory agencies in conjunction with other unit directors
Evaluate the best use of resources in clinical care and provide recommendations to improve care
Attend Credentialing Committee meetings, as needed
Participate in peer review of other psychiatric providers
10.Participate in internal and external utilization review, as necessary
11.Work closely with the Clinical Director, Inpatient Unit Director, Nursing Director, and other medical staff to address clinical and management issues on the unit
12.Provide education to hospital staff through organized trainings
External Relationships:
Participate in meetings with insurance companies and other payors as needed
Represent Tarzana Treatment Centers in a positive manner in the community
EDUCATION
A M.D. or D.O., completion of a residency in Psychiatry, licensure as a physician in the State of California, and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two (2) years' experience working on an inpatient unit as a psychiatrist. Prior management and leadership experience preferred.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
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TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS, INC. is a full service integrated healthcare organization that provides high quality, cost-effective substance abuse and mental health treatment to adults and youths. We are a non-profit, community-based organization that operates a detoxification unit, residential and outpatient treatment centers and medical clinics. We have facilities in the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Long Beach areas. All our facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and accredited by The Joint Commission. Since 1972, we have provided a continuum of healthcare services. For job openings and TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS programs and services, please visit our website at https://jobs.tarzanatc.org/. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer