Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), Revised Codes (RCWs), CARF Standards, and Federal regulations related to medical and psychiatric services provision at the facility.
   • Ensure continuous quality improvement aligns with WACs, RCWs, and Federal Regulations. Collaborate with the VP of Quality and Corporate Compliance to evaluate Quality Assurance and Improvement program results and drive ongoing quality enhancement.

2. Team Management and Relationships:

   • Recruit, supervise, and foster relationships among physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
   • Develop and oversee Fellowships in collaboration with local hospitals and community partners.

3. Training and Program Development:

   • Prepare and deliver in-service training to clinical staff, addressing changing trends in behavioral health medical care.
   • Assist in developing and implementing new programs.
   • Strive to integrate physical and behavioral health across all programs.

4. Strategic Goals and Policies:

   • Collaborate with other management staff to set and achieve agency goals.
   • Support and implement agency policies and procedures.
   • Be available after hours for higher-level oversight.

5. Clinical Responsibilities:

   • Initiate requests for additional testing when appropriate.
   • Identify, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans to promote, maintain, and restore health.
   • Refer patients to other healthcare services and facilities as needed.
   • Work collaboratively with program directors and supervisors to develop innovative services.

6. Agency-wide Consultation and Program Participation:

   • Provide consultation as requested by other programs within the agency.
   • Participate in the development and implementation of all medical programs and services.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (Addictologist preferred).
• Current WA State DOH medical license with prescriptive authority.
• Experience with patients who have complex co-morbidities.
• Strong communication and management skills.
• Proficiency in interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

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