Medical Director- Behavioral Health

The Medical Director reviews and implements patient treatment plans with the treatment team; reviews patient medical records, participates in hospital meetings and on committees; representing the Program with internal and external key stakeholders such as providers, regulatory bodies, etc.; directing the inclusion of behavioral health expertise at all levels of the Program and throughout the client hospital; and accountability for establishing and meeting utilization goals. Ensures services are provided in accordance with standards and regulations set forth by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO), Medicare, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are subject to the needs of the Program which operates on a 24 hour; seven days a week basis. Please refer to Program or Hospital attendance policy for additional direction on shifts, holidays and attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and complete patient diagnosis, treatment, education, and referrals in accordance with policies
• Coordinate patient care services and activities
• Order and interpret medical laboratory and psychological tests to determine a patient's physical and mental state
• Review medical histories
• Counsel patients and family on preventative care
• Perform treatment intervention medication orders, administration and medical treatment
• Assist in medical emergencies
• Work with treatment team in admitting and discharging patients to and from the Program
• Provide direction and support to clinical staff
• Appear in court proceedings as necessary
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/ process
• Provide on-call services on a 24 hour basis at such times as set forth on a service schedule
• Insure patient dignity and respect patient values
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential
• Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner
• Provide feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, and changes
• Audit charts

For more information on the position, please contact Healthcare recruiter, Courtney Eble at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com

• Doctoral degree with a current, active, valid unrestricted state license
• Board certified Psychiatrist highly preferred
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Maintain a current federal Drug Enforcement Agency License
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health
• Minimum 5 years in hospital administration
• Experience working with geriatric and adult populations

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