Medical Director - Philadelphia, PA, United States - PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.

Description

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• No-cost pension plan

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by ensuring the provision of excellent psychiatric services for individuals who receive PATH services and providing consultation for staff regarding the provision of clinical services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD or DO, with specialty in psychiatry.
• At least five years of experience, including supervisory, in the provision of psychiatric treatment.
• PA Medical License
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and DEA number
• COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required
• Active and valid driver's license required

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide overall supervision and support to the Medical Department ensuring optional performance.
• Maintain and enforce compliance with DPW's 55 PA Code Chapter 5200: Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics, Philadelphia DBH requirements and other regulatory licensing entities.
• Oversee admission, assignment and discharge of individuals from the Medical Department.
• Develop SOPs and maintain an approved up to date SOP manual for the Medical Department.
• Develop collaborative relationships with a variety of health care providers including hospitals, PCPs and District Health Centers and pharmacies.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law ."