Medical Director - Temple, United States - Central Counties Center For Mental

Central Counties Center For Mental

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Temple, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

PART OR FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

_This Position is Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of $2,000_

$1,000 payable on n
ext scheduled paycheck following 30 days of employment
and

$1,000 payable at the completion of the conditional employment period which is typically six months in length.

Must work 20 or more hours per week to be eligible

_ Employee must be in good standing and active status to be eligible for payment_

Minimum Starting Salary - $259,417 - Based on Full-Time Appointment**
Salary will be pro-rated based on actual FTE

Maximum Salary Rate - Dependent on Qualifications

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Benefits
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Health:

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Dental:

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Vision:

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Life Insurance:

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Generous Paid Time Off hrs per pay period:

10 Observed Company Paid Holidays:

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8 Hours Annual Volunteer Time Off:

Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match:

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Employee Assistance Program:

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Flexible Spending Account

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs managerial (senior-level) psychiatric work.

Work involves directing, overseeing, and/or coordinating psychiatric activities, monitoring trends and activities, diagnosing and treating patients, and administering specialized psychiatric and medical treatments and procedures.

Supervises the work of others. Works under mínimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs administrative oversight to all aspects of medical and pharmaceutical treatment of consumers served by the Behavioral Health Division, utilizing an integrated care approach to service delivery and outcomes. This includes evaluation, diagnostics, treatment planning and discharges.
Provides prescriptive authority for designated Center personnel (Advance Nurse Practitioners
APRNs). and administrative supervision of all medical staff assigned to medical services (medical doctors and APRNs).
Provides direct medical services to a small caseload, not to exceed 4 hours per week, to include clinical assessment, diagnostic examinations and medication management and timely completion of all required documentation.
Uses independent judgment to accurately provide guidance, consultation, treatment recommendations and overall clinical expertise relative to the services provided by the behavioral health division.
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, private behavioral health agencies, the Austin State Hospital (ASH), and local support groups.
Coordinates services, staff allocation and processes with clinical and medical staff in all of the behavioral health clinics to ensure consistency of practice, risk management and maximization of resources.
Actively problem solves with behavioral health and center leadership to address problems, barriers and opportunities in a timely, collaborative and decisive manner.
Position will be required to work onsite a percentage of regularly scheduled work week, with flexibility in scheduling allowed.
Attend quarterly medical director consortium meetings.
Must stay compliant with all required training.
Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for agreed upon hours to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education/Licensing/Certification:

A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated administrative and psychiatric services in the fields of Mental Health and Psychiatry.
Graduate of accredited medical school/university with residency in Psychiatry.
Additional specialization/certification in childhood and adolescent psychiatry (preferred).
Full medical certification as a physician by the Texas Medical Board.
Controlled Substance Certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Central Counties Services incorporates principles of traumainformed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement traumainformed practices within the scope of work for the position.
Knowledge of psychiatric principles and methods; of methods and procedures in general medicine; and of the principles and practices in the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.
Ability to direct psychiatric activities; to examine, diagnose, and treat mental disorders; to interpret psychological diagnoses and analyses; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, an/or supervise the work of others.
Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and of the principle of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized