Medical Director and Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist
Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Director, the employee will function as the Medical Director and Clinical Psychiatrist for DWIHN’s Direct Outpatient Clinics. This position will perform 80% direct care functions and 20% 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.
- 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.
- Monitor data and clinic KPIs.
- 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.
- Participates in the development and implementation of grants, accreditations, and service expansions for the Clinic Services.
- Conducts ongoing assessment, planning, and oversight of proper clinic management and service delivery.
- Provides consultation by participating in case reviews, recommending appropriate treatment approaches, committees, and contributing to the establishment of psychiatric programs, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures that appropriate controls and training plans are in place for clinic staff related to clinic services.
- Develops and directs clinical rotations for residents, medical students, and other trainees.
- Teaches students, residents and fellows as assigned.
- Engages in publication, outreach, and community engagement activities on behalf of the clinic.
- Participates in and promotes quality improvement initiatives.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
- Maintains knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance programs, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by DWIHN’s Chief Medical Officer.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited School of Medicine.
Board Certification in Psychiatry.
NOTE: Additional Board certification in Addiction psychiatry is preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience as a psychiatrist.
One year of full-time paid experience in managerial, administrative, or executive role.
REQUIRED LICENSE(S).
State of Michigan license to practice as a medical doctor.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
A Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, for schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States Department of Justice.
A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is usually performed at the DWIHN Outpatient Clinic but may require the employee to drive to different clinic site locations throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.
This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.
Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodation or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
