What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Unit position at Bloom Health Centers?
Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient Psychiatrist)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Collections
Job Family: Healthcare
Reports to: Acute Services Medical Director
Work Location: Northern Virginia Inpatient Hospital
Job Summary
The Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Unit is responsible for providing clinical mental health, inpatient care to patients in Northern Virginia. This Medical Director will collaborate with outpatient clinicians to take on patients admitted to the hospital or discharge patients to outpatient services.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with hospital to oversee behavioral health unit (medical directorship duties paid per hour)
- Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and other mental health professionals as needed
- Provide a complete and thorough initial evaluation
- Develop therapy plans and prescribe medications
- Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
- Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
- Support patients’ loved ones and inform them about the patients’ condition
- Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare
Qualifications
- Work experience as a Psychiatrist
- In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
- Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ functioning and identify symptoms
- A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm and empathetic while interacting with patients
- MD or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
- Optional Fellowship in Addiction or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
- Residency program in Psychiatry
Other Requirements
- Minimal travel (5%) may be necessary to be present in the different office locations as necessary for employee support.
- All offers of employment at Bloom Health Centers are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Included Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- 401(k) Match
- Opportunity to grow and expand
- PTO
Location
This is an on-site position located within a psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia.
Bloom Health Centers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $315,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
License/Certification:
- BC/BE (Preferred)
- Medical License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $315,000
