What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Doctor position at Lifeskills South Florida?
" Make a Difference, Change Lives "
About Us: The Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale campus provides medical detox and residential mental health treatment for adults with complex, high-acuity mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. A closely supervised, structured clinical environment with 24/7 nursing support ensures safety and stability throughout treatment. The serene campus features a pool, private outdoor spaces, and an on-site chef who curates menus based on each client’s nutritional needs.
The Fort Lauderdale campus offers an innovative residential program designed for adults with higher-acuity psychiatric symptoms and co-occurring substance use disorders. As Lifeskills’ designated destination for the most complex and acute cases, this campus provides stabilization, thorough evaluation, and evidence-based treatment within a structured clinical environment — part of the broader Lifeskills continuum of care.
- 24/7 nursing and clinical support
- Doctoral- and master’s-level oversight
- Private outdoor spaces and on-site pool
- Chef-prepared meals tailored to clients’ nutritional needs
Why You Will Love Working With Us!
At Lifeskills, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for mental health disorders and behavioral health conditions.
Since everyone has different experiences with mental health disorders, mental health therapies must be equally as unique to address those diverse needs. Working with qualified doctoral level clinicians at Lifeskills gives individuals the opportunity to develop personalized mental health treatment plans that address their needs and help them take the next step in their recovery.
Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team, and our team is committed to our clients!
Relationships and Contacts
Within the organization: Reporting directly to the Group Medical Director, position establishes and maintains close and frequent collaborative partnerships with facility-based team members and national leaders at Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare.
Outside the organization: Maintains positive professional relationships with regulatory bodies, community leaders, insurance providers, referral sources, client families and third-party vendors, as necessary.
Position Summary: Lifeskills Behavioral health is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to serve as a key member of our multidisciplinary treatment team.
How You Will Make a Difference: The Internal Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients admitted to our inpatient mental health units, managing acute and chronic physical conditions that complicate psychiatric treatment. This role focuses on the holistic care of patients with severe mental illness.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Physical Exams: Conduct thorough history and physical examinations (H&Ps) for newly admitted patients to identify and manage underlying medical conditions.
- Inpatient Medical Management: Diagnose and treat chronic and acute illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease) in psychiatric patients.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and pharmacists to provide integrated, holistic treatment plans.
- Medication Management: Review and manage patient medications, paying special attention to potential drug interactions between psychiatric medications and medical treatments.
- Consultation & Triage: Provide consult-liaison services on mental health units and triage referrals to external specialists when necessary.
- Clinical Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with state, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards. Emergency Response: Provide medical assessment and management during emergency situations on psychiatric units.
Education and Experience
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. Licensure: Active, unencumbered Florida Medical License (or eligible for licensure).
Certification: Board Certified (BC) in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Experience: Experience in inpatient hospital medicine, complex care management, or prior experience in a behavioral health setting is highly preferred.
Skills: Ability to work in a high-acuity environment, excellent verbal/written communication, and strong team-based collaboration.
What We Are Seeking:
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of CARF accreditation standards. Demonstrates a working knowledge of state and federal employment and licensure standards.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have good clinical skills to assess dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan.
- Must have good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly.
- Must have leadership abilities to support the clinicians, nurses and care workers working with the population.
- Must be flexible regarding program needs.
Lifeskills Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment. Lifeskills Behavioral Health reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”
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