Medical Director - Outpatient Direct Clinical

Job description

MEDICAL DIRECTOR – OUTPATIENT DIRECT CLINICAL
Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Director and the Executive Director of Outpatient Services, the Psychiatrist – Outpatient employee will function as the Medical Director and Clinical Psychiatrist for DWIHN’s Direct Outpatient Clinics. This position will perform 90% direct care functions and 10% administrative functions. The Psychiatrist will provide medical direction, guidance, planning, and supervision for all outpatient behavioral health programs and provide quality care to DWIHN members.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all duties and responsibilities required of a psychiatrist and provides quality and cost-effective care for the designated patient population in accordance with accepted medical standards and protocols.
Performs psychiatric evaluations, re-evaluations, medication authorization, follow-up visits, and coordination with treatment teams.
Performs primary care treatment and evaluation.
Performs care and evaluations for clients with substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis.
Ensures timely documentation of notes.
Diagnoses patients' mental health issues and treats them through medication and various forms of therapy. 
Participates in Alternative Treatment Order evaluations and fulfills all Mental Health Code requirements.
Administers evidence-based medications and treatment for behavioral health disorders.
Performs relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests as clinically indicated.
Collaborates and supervises other Advance Practice Providers (APP) as needed and directed. 
Oversees and provides clinical supervision, discusses cases, and co-signs notes for APP. 
Serves as team lead for psychologists, nurses, and social workers to provide integrated and coordinated care.
Develops and oversees treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishes treatment goals and methodologies.
Discusses patient’s progress toward goals with appropriate clinical staff.
Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, accreditation requirements and legal regulations.
Maintains timely electronic medical records.
Participates in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
Provides crisis intervention when needed.
Provides care compliant with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
Provides availability for calls regarding patients’ - after-hours and on holidays, weekends, and in lieu of employee absences.
Provides medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR:
Leads and coordinates the development and implementation of integrated, strategic medical and clinic plans, policies, and procedures for the Clinics that effectively communicate and support the mission, vision, and achievement of overall business operations and clinical outcome objectives.
Organizes, directs, and oversees the clinical activities and programs for all DWIHN Clinics.  
Provides overall leadership and guidance to the Clinic department by overseeing prescriber, nursing, and administrative support staff to ensure the efficient delivery of medical, nursing, and support services.
Provides clinical supervision to staff, including physicians and advanced practice providers.
Monitors clinic productivity to ensure that clinic’s targets are met.
Ensures compliance with licensing, accrediting, regulatory, and third-party payer requirements in conjunction with Organizational leadership and staff.