Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Salary : $165 per hour.

Shift Hours : The Part-time Medical Director position is a part-time working 5 to 10 hours during Monday through Friday from 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. Up to 3 hours per week can be remote.

What you will be doing :

• Supervise 1 Psych NP
• Create, implement, and monitor adherence to policies related to psychiatric services such as medication prescribing, monitoring side effects, integration with medical services, specialized services and psychotherapy for those interested.
• Review and revise the psychiatric documentation in the clinic s electronic medical record.
• Management / oversight of the implementation of buprenorphine / naloxone prescribing.
• In collaboration with clinic leadership, implementation and proper execution of telepsychiatry services for select patient encounters.
• Participation and leadership in regular clinic meetings, including high risk rounds, staff meetings, budget and operational meetings, and clinic leadership meetings.
• Serve as the clinic liaison to the city s psychiatric hospitals (both acute and state) and CPEP / emergency rooms.
• Participate in regular supervision and strategic planning sessions with the Chief Medical Officer.
• In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, design, build, implement and supervise psychiatric and psychiatric NP training programs.
• Serve as the clinical lead for the Incident Review Committee.
• At least 70% of their time per week is dedicated to direct patient care unless otherwise directed by senior leadership.
• Helps maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring proper use and disposal of medical supplies / equipment as required, adheres to infection control protocols, and notifies their supervisor immediately of any potential safety hazard identified in the office / client-care environment.
• Any other duties as required by the senior clinical leadership.

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