Medical Director (Substance Use Treatment Facility) - Recreate Behavioral Health Network

We're in search of a committed Medical Director to join our team, playing a pivotal role in overseeing medical operations, providing leadership, and ensuring top-tier patient care. Here's what the role entails:

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative oversight of the facility's medical services.
• Assisting the administrator of the facility in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organization plan and a quality assurance program for medical services, and review of all medical policies and procedures at least annually.
• In conjunction with the administrator and the governing authority of the substance use disorders treatment facility, planning and budgeting for medical services;
• Ensuring that medical services are coordinated and integrated with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client;
• Ensuring that the facility complies with required medical staffing patterns set forth in this chapter;
• Assisting in the development of written job descriptions for the medical staff, reviewing of credentials, participating in hiring medical staff, delineating privileges of medical staff and assigning duties of the medical staff;
• Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities when applicable;
• Approving the content and location of emergency kits or carts; medications, including controlled substances; use of over-the-counter floor stock medications maintained on a list at the facility; and the amounts that may be and are stored throughout the facility, equipment and supplies, the expiration dates of medically related time-sensitive items, the frequency with which these items are reviewed for appropriateness and completeness and assigning qualified staff to perform these reviews;
• Reviewing any physical examination reports and medical screening results conducted off-site of a client for the preadmissions process or for other medical concerns, in order to ensure that the client's medical needs are considered and addressed in the development of the treatment plan and throughout treatment; and
• Providing supervision of the facility's physician(s).

Requirements:

• Possession of a medical degree with an active state medical license.
• Demonstrated expertise in managed care and medical management.
• Proficiency in utilization management principles.
• Familiarity with primary care systems and clinical trials.
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
• Adept at prioritizing patient care and safety.

Education/ Experience:

• MD Ph.D; Psy.D
• Board Certified Psychiatrist or Board Certified Psychologist in NY
• 3+ years of behavioral health experience
• 10+ years post-graduate clinical experience
• Experience in crisis intervention, utilization management and benefit plans.

License/Certification:

• Valid NY State Medical License (Required)
• DEA Certification (Required)
• Active Medical Professional Liability Insurance (Required)
• CPR/AED Certification (Required)

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Medical Director to leave a lasting impact on both patient care and organizational success.