What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Psychiatric Director position at YesCare?
Experience & Requirements
- Must possess a current license in the state of responsibility and a current DEA registration.
- Must be board certified, eligible, or qualified by the state laws/regulations to practice psychiatry.
- Must have current BLS certification.
- Experience in healthcare administration preferred.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Regional Psychiatric Director with YesCare based in AL:
- Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical or clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
- Oversee the quality and effectiveness of behavioral healthcare delivery to the offender patient population.
- Conduct periodic audits of the quality of behavioral healthcare within the region and document same according to contract or YesCare requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with the Statewide Behavioral Health Director and/or site psychiatrists to discuss behavioral health service delivery at each site.
- Conduct on-site visit with Behavioral health team at each assigned site, assess overall service delivery, and guide team in process improvement at least annually.
- Review results of all YesCare CQI and Clinical Programs surveys with regard to behavioral health services and provide oversight in the development, implementation, and follow-up monitoring processes.
- Review Pharmacy and Therapeutics initiatives, including psychotropic prescribing patterns and all behavioral health non-formulary requests.
- Foster positive relationships with the Department of Corrections or jail leadership.
- Assist with recruitment of psychiatrists and contact potential candidates for an interview within 48 hours of notification from the Recruiting Department.
- Provide Physician Information Program to new contracted psychiatrists within 30 days of the first day of clinical service and document completion.
- Coordinate and participate in annual peer review of all contracted psychiatrists in region.
- Provide timely feedback, and if appropriate, coordinate the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) or 2nd opinion consultation when required.
- Assist the Regional Medical Director in the submission of a monthly Regional Medical Director Report to the Senior Medical Director and/or Vice President Medical Affairs.
- Monitor outcomes under evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Develop strategic plans in collaboration with Regional Managers and Regional Vice Presidents.
- Monitor compliance of mid-level practitioners’ services against applicable professional laws, regulations and requirements of the applicable state.
- Focus on interpretation of data, and confirm development of satisfactory and appropriate action plans.
- Participate in root cause analysis processes related to scope of responsibility.
- Foster a professional environment among and support seamless delivery of services by the site-contracted psychiatrists, mid-level providers, Regional Managers and site Health Service Administrators.
- Develop list of key individuals to effect optimal communication with client contacts, and maintain contacts in accordance with company communication plan.
- Be available for any ACA/NCCHC accreditation visits for assigned region.
- Participate in mortality, morbidity, and sentinel event review as required by YesCare policy or as requested by management.
- In conjunction with the Regional Medical Director, provide psychiatric leadership for the utilization management program in the region. Provide timely feedback in Utilization Management matters including outpatient and inpatient issues (transfers, discharges, disputes).
- Participate on committees as assigned.
- Attend meetings as directed by prison or jail administration.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- $417,000
About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
Salary : $417,000
