What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatric Services – Keene, NH position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock?
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Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatric Services – Keene, NH
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene / Cheshire Medical Center is currently seeking a Medical Director to lead and help build our Acute Care Psychiatric Services at our collegial and community-centered practices located in beautiful Keene, New Hampshire.
In this role, serving as Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatric Services, you will work with the Chair of Psychiatry to build our acute care psychiatry services. You will provide psychiatric consultations to the ED and inpatient medical units and provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at Cheshire Medical Center’s Doorway Department, which launched its Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program in September 2020. You will work in coordination with the Doorway team and provide MAT psychiatric services to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health issues. Collaborating with an RN and clinical team, you will coordinate client care and assist with insurance pre-authorization, referrals, and caseload management. In addition, you will supervise psychiatric advanced practice providers in these areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a sustainable service within a rural, underserved community. If you are an experienced Psychiatrist, passionate about making a difference and building something truly impactful, we want to hear from you.
What Dartmouth Health has to offer you :
- Established patient base
- Ties to the Academic Medical Center
- Inclusive and collegial environment
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and relocation
- Dedicated CME time and funds
What New Hampshire has to offer you :
Keene is a picturesque college town in Southwestern New Hampshire that is an ideal place to call home. Keene has a strong sense of community with a vibrant downtown area, excellent public schools, and 4-season outdoor recreation opportunities.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (D-H Keene) is a 240 physician and associate provider, multi-specialty community practice and a division of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock system based in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This diverse group of professionals is committed to quality and patient safety, continuous process improvement and clinical measurement. D-H Keene is a nationally recognized leader in population health and the patient-centered medical home care delivery model.
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Required Licensure / Certifications
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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