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Lifeline Connection’s Mission Statement:
Through superior customer service, high quality programs and a well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
Lifeline Connection’s Vision Statement:
As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
POSITION TITLE: Medical Director - Exempt Position
Salary: $230,000 - $250,000
RESPONSIBLE TO: President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Clinical Officer
MAJOR DUTIES: The Medical Director works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and President, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Quality and Corporate Compliance in program planning, developing policies and procedures for medical services, pharmaceutical services, CCBHC, support of strategic plan, and overseeing the other providers within Lifeline Connections. In fulfilling these duties, the employee performs the following duties independently:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
GUIDELINES
The position requires that the incumbent maintain certification or qualification standards delineated in RCW 71.05, and RCW 71.34 and WAC 246-341 or its successors, and maintains licensure with the Department of Health. The incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience in the field treating physical and behavioral health disorders, WACs and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides program oversight and supervision to patients and providers who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems. S/he provides day to day oversight of agency programs and the achievement of agency goals. Autonomy, clinical maturity, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help identify and monitor policies and treatment activities that will meet the complex needs of both patients and staff.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with members of the treatment team, patients, significant others of the clients, Board of Directors, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of physical and behavioral health, and related community representatives including lawyers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of mental health and substance abuse patient records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTS:
Most working hours are spent indoors, near patients.
Top benefits or perks:
As a team member at Lifeline Connections you’ll enjoy:
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$252k-317k (estimate)
05/17/2024
08/27/2024
lifelineconnections.org
VANCOUVER, WA
100 - 200
1962
JARED SANFORD
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Lifeline Connections is a private, not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation that has served the community since 1962. Lifeline Connections provides the full spectrum of treatment services for adults. Our professional staff includes: Board certified psychiatrist and addictionologist Psychiatric nurse practitioners State certified and licensed mental health professionals, social workers, and chemical dependency professionals Registered and licensed practical nurses Counselors who are bilingual in Spanish and fluent with American Sign Language. Lifeline Connections is certified and licensed by the Wa...shington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Washington State Department of Health and accredited by CARF International. Our programs of care are well respected throughout the region and our service rates are competitive. More than 5,000 people each year have discovered they can get the help they need at Lifeline Connections.
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