Medical Director (Part-Time)

Position Summary:
This position will supervise and manage the Medical staff necessary to deliver the services described. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure responsibility for Physician and ANP/PA coverage
Develop medical protocols and determine medication needs to manage expected pharmacological interventions.
Work closely with the Director(s) to ensure smooth patient care and the consistent implementation of Medical Clearance Procedure (MCP)
Monitor PA(s) and APN(s) in order to assure compliance with community screenings in the area of medical screening
Direct and supervise the work of medical staff, including, but not limited to the Psychiatrist; Director of Nursing, Physicians Assistant(s), and Advance Nurse Practitioner(s).
Ensure that all shift duties are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with WestCare procedures.
Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.
Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner.
Provides input into the patients treatment needs and disposition.
Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licenses:
MD or DO
Current California Licensure
Board Certified

Education:
MD or DO

Experience and Competencies:
Experience directing the activities of a medical staff, preferably in a mental health or Substance Abuse treatment facility;
Internal Medicine or Family Practice experience;
Strong supervisory and leadership skills;
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional;
Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired;
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
Ability to work well in a team environment;
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;
Professional appearance and demeanor;
Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from Nevada Automated Background System (NABS);
Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;

Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in a treatment setting.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job
The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or
without accommodation:

Physical Demands:
Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.
Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employees essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

Mental Demands:
Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions.
Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques

Salary : $189 - $220