Medical Director and Psychiatrist

Wellpoint Care Network•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our next Medical Director and Psychiatrist will be responsible for coordinating agency psychiatric services by providing diagnostic and evaluation services as well as ongoing medication monitoring and treatment for clients of the agency. The incumbent will work closely with clinical staff to coordinate care, develop, implement, and revise medical policies and procedures, and contribute to the overall Mental Health Division service delivery strategy and quality initiatives.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Degree required.
Current license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin
Psychiatric practice experience of five years preferred; practice in community mental health setting desirable.
Successful completion of residency in psychiatry.
At least one year of experience or comparable training in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Suboxone certified, or eligible to become Suboxone certified.
Current malpractice insurance coverage $1,000,000/$3,000,000.
Current Controlled Substance Registration (Federal and State).
Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care of medical examination, psychiatric consultation, implementation of medical orders, and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
Conducts client medication reviews, observing for effectiveness of medication upon target symptoms, side effects, and current functioning/quality of life of the consumer.
Provides and document medical and psychiatric consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning.
Provides oversight supervision to clinic staff as it relates to the administration of prescriptions, periodic review of medication.
Monitors the provision of documentation regarding mechanisms for assessing the physical health of the agency’s consumers and making referrals for case management or other means of ensuring follow-up with the identified health issues.
Ensures the on-going audits, reviews of documentation of services.
Ensures coordination of treatment of the physical health to consumers with all other service.
Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate psychiatric and medication related policies and procedures and works as a member of the treatment team.
Participates in the facilitation of Quarterly Psychiatric Meetings.
Conducts annual peer record reviews for prescribers and monitors the implementation of any resulting recommendations to improve service delivery.
All employees will be evaluated on their demonstration of a consistent commitment to the Agency’s Seven Essential Ingredients, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and engagement in the strategic initiatives of the organization. This will be measured by their active participation in committees and workgroups, and by their communication and practice within their daily work and in the community.
Participates in assigned meetings, events and learning as required.
Other duties as assigned, including serving in a coverage role for other department members.