Medical Director

YAI • Glendale, AZ

78d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director will provide consultation and training to team members, collaborate with primary treating physicians, and offer recommendations for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs. This role involves participating in team meetings, providing on-site consultation and treatment, reviewing health needs, completing assessments, and assisting with data collection and analysis. The Medical Director will also participate in regular 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