Psychiatric Medical Director

We provide innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Medical Director

Provides supervision, consultation and leadership to promote the delivery of clinical services which meet high standards for quality and effectiveness. Provides support to the Chief Medical Officer as requested. Provides medical care in accordance with specialty and client needs and clinical direction to staff. The care and direction is provided as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the context of medical, moral, professional, ethical and legal matters within the policy and guidelines.

Medical Director duties may include:

Clinical Supervision

• Conducts and documents on-going clinical supervision consistent with our policies and procedures, and consistent with the requirements for the supervised employee’s professional credentials.
• Assesses clinical skills, gives constructive feedback, and provides (or arranges for) training and coaching to promote the development of technical skills, therapeutic approaches, and strength-based interventions appropriate for the client population served.
• Creates a continuing education plan and designs and tracks learning objectives to support new skill development
• consistent with job requirements.

Leadership

• Provides direction, supervision, coaching, training and regular performance feedback to build employee skills and support progress toward goals.
• Creates training and development plans to support new employees to be successful.
• Assists with the development of the team budget and monitors budget throughout the year.
• Monitors program plan adherence to ensure quality service delivery.
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Department on hiring, retention and corrective actions.
• Communicates relevant matters to direct reports timely and effectively.
• Initiates and maintains projects or programs consistent with policy.

Employment Practices

• Effectively and legally interviews applicants and makes appropriate staff selections.
• Follows policies and procedures for corrective action relating to staff performance.
• Provides sound supervision to all direct reports which include appropriate and frequent performance feedback.
• Supports employees in skill development and goal attainment.
• Completes performance evaluations in a timely and thorough manner.
• Appropriately utilizes the Human Resources Department as needed and required.
• Provides assistance in the development, implementation and oversight of the execution of critical clinical procedures. Assists in developing protocols for and provides consultation to staff as required. Provides input to enhance the function of quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Promotes culturally competent and accessible services for all clients. Develops and implements plans to achieve cultural competence and effective access when indicators point to problems.
• Serves as primary liaison to the medical communities as requested. Assists in developing new programs and mental health services that are responsive to client/community needs, clinically effective and financially viable
• Assists in the identification of opportunities for program improvement or growth, defines potential strategies for consideration and assists in the development of approved programs and strategies.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating clinical effectiveness of services against established outcome or performance indicators (agency, contractual, regulatory, etc.). Supports the development and implementation of clinical pathways and use of evidence-based practices for services to ensure most effective and cost-effective clinical practices.
• Participates in developing and implementing agency, clinical and administrative policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy and five years of experience in administration of community mental health services, including management of physicians, nurses and other mental health professionals.
• Washington State Physician and Surgeon License, Board Certification in applicable specialty such as Psychiatry, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, etc. and Federal DEA Certification.
• Credentialing requirements (e.g., state license/credential, NPI registration, DEA, peer certification, etc.): MD or DO active at start date, Board certified and active at start date, DEA certificate active at start date, NPI registration.

Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education