What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Hickory Recovery Network?
Medical Director - Hickory Behavioral at Cambridge
Department : Medical
Direct Report to : CEO
J ob Type : Full-Time
PRIMARY FUNCTION :
The Medical Director will oversee the operation and success of medical services within the Substance Use Treatment Facility and program.
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer :
401k
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Career development
Mental health days
Holiday pay
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Must possess a Medical Board license MD / DO / RNP (State specific)
Doctorate Preferred
Must have current state and federal DEA certification
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Ability to work as a member of a treatment team
Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
Knowledge of "best practices" behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Review initial client assessment and physical.
Coordinate all medical care of clients
Create process for reviewing practitioner credentials
Ensures services are available 24 hours / day in case of emergency
Ensures communication and resolution of issues related to medical care
Develops treatment plans with medical treatment teams and patients and patient's families; educates and advises on medical issues as needed.
Participates in external inspections by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Monitors processes for accurate and timely documentation in EHR.
Evaluates the effectiveness of medical care and monitors progress of clients.
Ensures coordination of medical care with clinical, nursing, and pharmacy services
Assists practitioners with complex and special needs clients
Maintains medical records in accordance with Facility' s policies.
Assures systems in place to monitor practitioner performance expectations
Complies with federal and local requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission accreditation regulations and standard
Maintains active
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED : Valid Medical Board license MD / DO / RNP (State specific) recognized by the state in which practicing.
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