Medical Director of IICAPS/Child Psychiatrist - Milford, United States - Bridges Healthcare

Description

Job Description

Medical Director of IICAPS/Child Psychiatrist

$225.00-$250.00 per hour

Non-benefited/6-12 hours per week

Position Summary:

Overseeing medical/psychiatric care in the child department and serving as medical director of IICAPS program in addition to providing evaluation and treatment to child clients and consultation/training services to Bridges non-medical staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clinical management to oversee operations of IICAPS program.
• Attend IICAPS network meetings as needed
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to the child and outpatient program medical staff.
• Serve as medical consultant in child and adolescent team meeting.
• Provide direct clinical/medication services to adolescents and children.
• Maintain client records.
• Provide clinical leadership to staff and consultation to non-medical staff.
• Ensure coordination of client medical care.
• Collaborate with fiscal department in the development of budgets and forecasts for child and adolescent medical department
• Participate in the development and maintenance of working relationships with community agencies, schools or individuals.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited college or university and a completed residency in psychiatry.
• Board Certified/eligible in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
• Current State of Connecticut medical license and State Controlled Substance Registration and a Federal DEA certificate and Buprenorphine waiver Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Good communication skills and documentation and computer literacy/skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.
• Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods and practices and prescribing medications.
• Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

STAR-LRP Approved Facility

Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans