Medical Doctor

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Deerfield Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale campus offers an innovative residential program designed for adults with higher-acuity psychiatric symptoms and co-occurring substance use disorders. As Lifeskills’ designated destination for the most complex and acute cases, this campus provides stabilization, thorough evaluation, and evidence-based treatment within a structured clinical environment — part of the broader Lifeskills continuum of care. Lifeskills Behavioral health is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to serve as a key member of our multidisciplinary treatment team. The Internal Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients admitted to our inpatient mental health units, managing acute and chronic physical conditions that complicate psychiatric treatment. This role focuses on the holistic care of patients with severe mental illness.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
Active, unencumbered Florida Medical License (or eligible for licensure).
Board Certified (BC) in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Experience in inpatient hospital medicine, complex care management, or prior experience in a behavioral health setting is highly preferred.
Ability to work in a high-acuity environment, excellent verbal/written communication, and strong team-based collaboration.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of CARF accreditation standards.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of state and federal employment and licensure standards.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have good clinical skills to assess dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan.
Must have good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly.
Must have leadership abilities to support the clinicians, nurses and care workers working with the population.
Must be flexible regarding program needs.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough history and physical examinations (H&Ps) for newly admitted patients to identify and manage underlying medical conditions.
Diagnose and treat chronic and acute illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease) in psychiatric patients.
Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and pharmacists to provide integrated, holistic treatment plans.
Review and manage patient medications, paying special attention to potential drug interactions between psychiatric medications and medical treatments.
Provide consult-liaison services on mental health units and triage referrals to external specialists when necessary.
Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with state, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.
Provide medical assessment and management during emergency situations on psychiatric units.