Psychiatric Medical Director

Job Description Position Title: Psychiatric Medical DirectorDepartment: ConsultantsReports To: President & CEOPOSITION SUMMARYResponsible for oversight of the acute psychiatric hospital and works in conjunction with the President and CEO, Clinical Director, and Medical Director, who oversees withdrawal management (detox) of patients on the unit. Provides clinical oversight of psychiatric services, participates in quality improvement activities, helps oversee other psychiatric providers with Clinical Director , participates in unit management meetings, and serves as a member of the Medical Staff Executive Committee.HOURS: 20 hours per week schedule open to discussionBenefits PackageMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Care PlanLife InsurancePaid HolidaysFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Vacation TimeSick Time401(k) Retirement PlanCompetitive wagesStability and career advancementContinuing Education OpportunitiesCATEGORIES OF DUTIESAdministrative Leadership Responsibilities shall include:1. Overseeing the quality of psychiatric services2. Review and assist in the development of policies and procedures for the inpatient unit for review and adoption by administration3. Recommend and advise on changes in care to improve clinical outcomes4. Review the work of other psychiatric providers5. Participate in hospital management meetings as assigned and needed6. Assume responsibility for complying with the requirements for Joint Commission accreditation and all other pertinent regulatory agencies in conjunction with other unit directors7. Evaluate the best use of resources in clinical care and provide recommendations to improve care8. Attend Credentialing Committee meetings, as needed9. Participate in peer review of other psychiatric providers10.Participate in internal and external utilization review, as necessary11.Work closely with the Clinical Director, Inpatient Unit Director, Nursing Director, and other medical staff to address clinical and management issues on the unit12.Provide education to hospital staff through organized trainingsExternal Relationships:1. Participate in meetings with insurance companies and other payors as needed2. Represent Tarzana Treatment Centers in a positive manner in the communityEDUCATIONA M.D. or D.O., completion of a residency in Psychiatry, licensure as a physician in the State of California, and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.EXPERIENCEMinimum of two (2) years' experience working on an inpatient unit as a psychiatrist. Prior management and leadership experience preferred.SETTINGTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.ADA REQUIREMENTTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.#MH2022#ZR