Medical Director

YAI • Glendale, AZ

79d • Onsite

About The Position

YAI is seeking a Medical Director to provide consultation and training to clinical teams and therapeutic supports. This role involves collaborating with primary treating physicians, consulting with psychiatric hospitals on the treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs, and participating in team meetings. The Medical Director will also provide on-site consultation and treatment, review health needs, complete assessments, and follow up. Additionally, this position involves participating in monthly CETs, supporting the Clinical Director with training and treatment planning, assisting with MEDS assessment data collection and analysis, and participating in regular START network learning opportunities.

Requirements

• M.D./D.O. or APRN with specialty in psychiatry
• Licensed to practice in the state
• Extensive experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and training to all members of the team (clinical team and therapeutic supports)
• Collaborate with primary treating physicians of individuals supported by START and provide recommendations
• Consultation to psychiatric hospitals regarding treatment of individuals with IDD and mental health needs and provide recommendations
• Participate in recurring team meetings as necessary and provide recommendations
• Provide on-site consultation and treatment as needed for guests receiving resource center services and therapeutic in-home coaching services. Review health needs, complete assessments, provide recommendations and follow up.
• Participate in monthly CETs including supporting the Clinical Director with training, multidisciplinary assessment, recommendations and treatment planning.
• Assist with the collection of MEDS assessment data and analyze the data with the assistance of START team members.
• Participate in regular START network learning opportunities including quarterly Medical Director Practice Group sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director