Psychiatric Medical Director

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Medical Director is 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. This role provides clinical oversight of psychiatric services, participates in quality improvement activities, helps oversee other psychiatric providers with the 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees