Medical Director (Per Diem / Part Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Director

JOB TITLE : Medical Director of Psychiatry

POSITION GRADE : 97 [ Salary range : $180hr-$200hr commensurate with education and experience]

DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM : Behavioral Health Services

SUPERVISOR : Chief Program Officer

FLSA STATUS : hourly (per diem / part time)

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Chief Program Officer, the Medical Director of psychiatry is responsible for overall direction of delivery of mental health (MH) clinical services at Villa of Hope (OMH licensed programs). The Medical Director of psychiatry will work with all disciplines to promote positive outcomes for clients receiving services in the programs. The Medical Director of psychiatry will manage mental health delivery of services for recipients at the Villa of Hope, as outlined within the scope of practice under licensure. In addition, the Medical Director of psychiatry will work with surrounding educational programs to offer observations for Nurse Practitioner students in the area. Lastly, the Medical Director of psychiatry will demonstrate and be accountable to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and / or records.
• Integrates Sanctuary Model into all aspects of the programs and culture.
• Represents the programs and the Agency in the community and with regional and statewide licensing bodies and coalitions.
• Supports the Chief Program Officer and directors, on implementation of initiatives. (i.e., programs, organizational development, etc.) in OMH licensed programs
• Has oversight of the development and revision of policies, procedures, and ongoing training (OMH licensed programs)
• Provides collaborative supervision of VOH nurse practitioners in the provision of substance use disorder and psychiatric services
• Available for emergency on call consultation if needed, outside of regular work schedule
• Assists in the development of necessary referral and linkage relationships with other institutions and agencies; and to ensure the program complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Serves on a variety of agency wide teams providing input and support (including, but not limited to Incident Review Committee).
• . Works with the Organizational Development department in planning for educational staff development, leadership development and succession planning. Maintains a climate that attracts, maintains, and motivates a diverse group of high quality staff and volunteers, recognizes and rewards staff and volunteers, assures appropriate management responsiveness to employee concerns
• Ensures that consistent leadership expectations are held and holds staff accountable for maintaining fidelity to the program models. Exercises full compliance with the Agency Code of Conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations. Exercises full compliance with the Justice Center’s Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs.

POSITION SPECIFICS :

Valid NYS driver’s license that meets Agency Policy

Minimum 1 year experience working in the mental health and SUD fields

Board Certification in Psychiatry.

Board Certification in Addiction Medicine (or within 4 years if probationary)

Required Federal DATA 2000 Waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

Maintains CME's as outlined by NYSED Office of the Professions

Management Experience of five years or more preferred

COMPETENCIES : Leading Self

Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.

Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.

Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.

Leading Others

Develop and monitor processes and organize resources to achieve desired results.

Continually develop self and others capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.

Make difficult decisions, own those decisions, and have difficult conversations, all in the best interest of the agency.

Leading the Organization

Anticipate future market trends and create breakthrough strategies and plans

Push self and others for results