Medical Director Psychiatrist Child-Adolescent - CommonSpirit Health : Job Details

CHI Health is searching for a Medical Director to join the team.

A Brief Overview of the role

The Medical Director of the Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Service will provide:

• Visionary leadership and clinical expertise, overseeing the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Blend the biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health to develop and implement innovative treatment strategies.
• Accountable to provide supervisory and administrative tasks, provide and role model interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
• Responsible for our acute behavioral health services including the crisis assessment center, the inpatient units and the mental health partial hospitalization program.
• Responsible for standardizing and delivering high quality of clinical care and outcomes and supporting the development of the strategic plan.
• Works collaboratively with other behavioral health and hospital leaders, including physician and nursing leaders to create a cohesive, quality driven behavioral health service line.

Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

• Patient Care:
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

Compensation Information:$130.00 / Hourly - $132.22 / Hourly