Medical Director, Psychiatrist, Crisis & Urgent Care Services

MONARCH•Concord, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact [email protected] or call (704) 986-1550. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch. Since 1958, Monarch has been about helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today! Monarch is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality health care for the people we support. To learn more about our services and the many ways we provide support, please call (866) 272-7826 or visit www.MonarchNC.org.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) (Required)
Addiction Medicine - American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Completed a training program in Psychiatry at an accredited sponsoring institution - Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
State License – Psychiatry - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - State Medical Board
Post-Residency Mental Health Clinical Experience | 5 Years | Required
Post-Residency Mental Health Clinical Management Experience | 2 Years | Required
Previous experience in the treatment of children and adolescents with mental illness | 3 Years | Required
Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Services
Review medical history, social history, evaluations, and other relevant information to inform the development of a treatment plan and to establish an appropriate current diagnosis.
Assess individuals for mental health or substance use disorders and make appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses in all pertinent operations.
Document treatment activity and code treatment event.
Provide education to patients to aid in understanding their diagnoses and recommended treatment.
Prescribe medication when appropriate.
Request diagnostic lab work when appropriate.
Review health indicators such as blood pressure, weight, etc.
Involve/Educate family members and other collaterals in treatment when appropriate and in accordance with patient consent.
Provide clinical support and oversight to assigned APPs through a collaborative physician agreement.
Develop and/or optimize care models for all program operations.
Ensure providers are delivering safe and effective care for all patients receiving care in the Stephen M Morris Behavioral Health Center.
Create and implement virtual/hybrid care pathways to help guide the care delivered.
Ensure a superior patient journey within and throughout Monarch as it relates to medical care delivery.
Ensure that medical services of providers in these operations are delivered in a clinically appropriate manner and care provided follows NC Medical Board guidelines.
Participate in managing the performance of providers for these operations based on the Monarch Provider Performance Scorecard and Plan; and develop strategies to address poor performance.
Approves all scheduling of providers in collaboration with the VP of Medical Services.
Determine companywide annual goals, clinical studies, and improvement goals for the respective operations.
Collaborates with external entities such as community stakeholders, MCOs, etc. as a representative of Monarch’s medical leadership team.
Maintain trainings as required and requested.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Driving and travel may be required.