Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Medical Director

Job Description

About the Company

Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve. At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care.

About the Role

The Medical Director shall be a licensed physician whose primary responsibility is to evaluate mental health disorder and advise in conjunction with the clinical team to develop appropriate treatment plans for Guidelight Health clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes, and shape evidence-based policy decisions to provide clients with the most up-to-date treatment available in addictions care.
• Ensure timely and complete documentation of treatment records, medication security, and any other documentation required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Ensure that Guidelight Health protects the rights and confidentiality of all clients.
• Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health record.
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication and attend meetings as requested.
• Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside professional as needed.
• Comply with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations as well as CARF requirements, policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with CFR-related privacy principles and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Participate in federal and state mental health training and continuing education as needed to perform in the position safely and effectively.
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the clinic’s mission and commitment to client experience.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included. We want to be a place where every employee has a voice and feels truly welcome, appreciated, free to be themselves, and empowered and enabled to do their best work. Our differences make us unique, and we actively support these differences and work to create communities of respect throughout our company.

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