What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - Psychiatrist position at GUIDANCE CENTER OF LEA COUNTY?
Job Description
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Under direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director participates as a key senior manager in planning, developing, organizing, and directing of all Guidance Center of Lea County’s (GCLC) programs; acts as the medical director and advisor for all Behavioral Health clinical programs. The Medical Director coordinates and supervises the medical practice of all nursing and nurse practitioners; oversees the compliance of the agency's behavioral health services to applicable community standards of care and to State and Federal laws and rules and other regulatory requirements. The Medical Director provides psychiatric expertise for complex cases and quality assurance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the GCLC’s mental health and drug and alcohol programs, activities and services.
- Develops and recommends the Department goals, objectives and policies.
- Ensures appropriate training of GCLC clinical staff in accordance with current standards of behavioral health practice and professional licensure as appropriate.
- Consults on the GCLC’s program planning, service design and evaluation.
- Serves as Medical Director for all clinical and medical behavior health services provided at GCLC.
- Coordinates and participates in a variety of staff and departmental meetings to ensure quality care and service delivery, including utilization review.
- Ensures Department compliance with all Federal and State requirements for documentation and billing.
- Performs special assignments as directed.
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CONDITIONS OF WORK
Hiring and promotion will be accomplished in compliance with the GCLC’s Employment Policies. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday. Hours of day may vary according to need. Travel may be required of employee for delivery of services, training, or conferences.
