Medical Director - Outpatient Direct Clinical

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Director, the employee will function as the Medical Director and Clinical Psychiatrist for DWIHNs Direct Outpatient Clinics.  This position will perform 80% direct care functions and 20% administrative functions. The Psychiatrist will provide medical direction, guidance, planning, and supervision for all outpatient behavioral health programs and provide quality care to DWIHN members.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs all duties and responsibilities required of a psychiatrist and provides quality and cost-effective care for the designated patient population in accordance with accepted medical standards and protocols.
• Performs psychiatric evaluations, re-evaluations, medication authorization, follow-up visits, and coordination with treatment teams.
• Performs primary care treatment and evaluation.
• Performs care and evaluations for clients with substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis.
• Ensures timely documentation of notes.
• Diagnoses patients' mental health issues and treats them through medication and various forms of therapy.
• Participates in Alternative Treatment Order evaluations and fulfills all Mental Health Code requirements.
• Administers evidence-based medications and treatment for behavioral health disorders.
• Performs relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates and supervises other Advance Practice Providers (APP) as needed and directed.
• Oversees and provides clinical supervision, discusses cases, and co-signs notes for APP.
• Serves as team lead for psychologists, nurses, and social workers to provide integrated and coordinated care.
• Develops and oversees treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishes treatment goals and methodologies.
• Discusses patients progress toward goals with appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, accreditation requirements and legal regulations.
• Maintains timely electronic medical records.
• Participates in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Provides crisis intervention when needed.
• Provides care compliant with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Provides availability for calls regarding patients - after-hours and on holidays, weekends, and in lieu of employee absences.
• Provides medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited School of Medicine.

Board Certification in Psychiatry.

NOTE :   Additional Board certification in Addiction psychiatry is preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Three (3) years of experience as a psychiatrist.

One year of full-time paid experience in managerial, administrative, or executive role.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

State of Michigan license to practice as a medical doctor.

State of Michigan Controlled Substance License

A Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, for schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States Department of Justice.

A valid State of Michigan Drivers License with a safe and acceptable driving record.