Psychiatric Medical Director

Tarzana Treatment Centers•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Responsible for oversight of the acute psychiatric hospital and works in conjunction with the President and CEO, Clinical Director, and Medical Director, who oversees withdrawal management (detox) of patients on the unit. Provides clinical oversight of psychiatric services, participates in quality improvement activities, helps oversee other psychiatric providers with Clinical Director , participates in unit management meetings, and serves as a member of the Medical Staff Executive Committee.

Requirements

A M.D. or D.O., completion of a residency in Psychiatry, licensure as a physician in the State of California, and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Minimum of two (2) years experience working on an inpatient unit as a psychiatrist.

Nice To Haves

Prior management and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the quality of psychiatric services
Review and assist in the development of policies and procedures for the inpatient unit for review and adoption by administration
Recommend and advise on changes in care to improve clinical outcomes
Review the work of other psychiatric providers
Participate in hospital management meetings as assigned and needed
Assume responsibility for complying with the requirements for Joint Commission accreditation and all other pertinent regulatory agencies in conjunction with other unit directors
Evaluate the best use of resources in clinical care and provide recommendations to improve care
Attend Credentialing Committee meetings, as needed
Participate in peer review of other psychiatric providers
Participate in internal and external utilization review, as necessary
Work closely with the Clinical Director, Inpatient Unit Director, Nursing Director, and other medical staff to address clinical and management issues on the unit
Provide education to hospital staff through organized trainings
Participate in meetings with insurance companies and other payors as needed
Represent Tarzana Treatment Centers in a positive manner in the community