Medical Director needs 5 years with both child and adult populations.
Medical Director requires:
- Trauma informed leadership skills
- M.D. or D.O with a license to practice medicine in Michigan.
- Board certification in child psychiatry and ability to prescribe medication
- Substance Abuse Certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience with both child and adult populations.
- Knowledge or experience within the Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health System.
- Demonstrated competency in working within complex psychiatric service delivery systems.
- Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with diverse client populations.
- Capacity to maintain ethical and professional standards.
- Ability to work with both adults and children with mild, moderate, and severe behavioral health issues and needs.
- Ability to provide care and evaluations for clients with substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis.
- Knowledge and experience connecting to telehealth and utilizing electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.
- Valid driver's license and / or reliable transportation
Medical Director duties:
- Performs psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews, as well as the required documentation.
- Prescribes and monitors medications where indicated. Orders and reviews findings of laboratory tests as needed.
- Available for in-person and telehealth services based on client needs and agency contracts.
- Sits on the behavior treatment committee team to review and approve behavior plans as needed.
- Provides clinical oversight and consultation to other disciplines as needed.
- Coordinates the delivery of psychiatric services on an agency-wide basis.
- Assists with the development of procedures and protocols for service delivery as needed.
- Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of psychiatric and medical services provided to the Clinic's clients.
- Defines psychiatric responsibilities with respect to client care.