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Hill Country MHDD Centers

Medical Director - Adolescent/Adult

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•HILL

COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A

$4,000 SIGN-ON

BONUS TO ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS IN UVALDE COUNTY THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE EMPLOYEES

•Help us help others: This position is responsible for providing crisis psychiatric treatment to adolescents and/or adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting. All MHDD employees commit to our mission

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE-FOSTER HOPE-SUPPORT CHOICE-CELEBRATE SUCCESS.

You will get to: Perform as lead medical professional in collaboration with the treatment team and administrative staff, meeting daily with the treatment team. Provide direction on the scope, types, and evaluation of clinical programming offered, utilizing best practices and proven clinical methodologies in delivery of patient care. Evaluate patients regarding their need for psychotropic medication, in person and/or virtually, and prescribe medication when appropriate. Complete Psychiatric Evaluation with Medical (90792) within one hour of patient arrival to the Extended Observation Unit (EOU). Complete 12-hour reassessments/progress notes of EOU patients daily at 0800. Complete 90792 within 24 hours of patient arrival to the Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) unless already done within 72 hours at another facility. Complete physical health assessment within two hours of patient arrival to the CRU unless already done within the last week at another facility. Complete timely and accurate documentation, including weekly progress notes on all CRU patients, in the electronic medical record that supports diagnosis and outcome-based services with a recovery-oriented philosophy. Provide administrative oversight including approval of policies and procedures and scheduling of 24/7 psychiatric medical coverage. Monitor referral system for admissions. Supervise PMHNPs assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. Stay up to date with online job training requirements through Relias. Participate in on-call coverage (optional). Additional on-call compensation provided. You'll definitely need: Medical Director Adolescent and/or Adult Medical Degree; Board Eligibility in Psychiatry; Board Certification Preferred Texas Medical License and DEA Registration Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas, plus: o Successful completion of a psychiatry residency program and child/adolescent fellowship approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body. and/or o Successful completion of a psychiatry residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body. Meet all other criteria for employment and medical staff appointments as appropriate. Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment. Maintain valid Texas state driver's license and auto insurance. Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel We're excited to provide: PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents. PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes. Employer paid life insurance. 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service. 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings. Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather. Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the We can pay you: An annual salary of $300,000 and benefits

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • 401(a) Plans