Medical Director - Psychiatrist

Acadia Healthcare
Any Location, GA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Responsible for leadership, quality assurance, supervision, and overall medical management of the facility within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

What You Will Do

Provide direct patient care, assist other departments, supervise staff, serve as a liaison, monitor and supervise assigned staff, provide backup call coverage, serve in a teaching capacity, secure physical exam and history from patients, request diagnostic testing, prescribe medications and treatments, manage behavioral or mental health problems, maintain current clinical medical records, manage finances and revenue, develop organizational goals and objectives, devise strategies and policies to meet those goals, develop, approve, implement, and update general policies, protocols, and procedures of the facility.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required, Board certified in Psychiatry required, previous experience as a Medical Director preferred, current, unrestricted license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility operates, current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
  • Board certified in Psychiatry
  • Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility operates
  • Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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