Medical Director at Centerstone in Bradenton, FL

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum Qualifications: M.D. or D.O. Degree. Currently licensed in Florida, Board Certification or Board Eligible in Psychiatry, previous physician supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualification:

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Directs and supervises physicians, ARNPs, PAs, residents, and medical students in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provides staff training as mutually agreed and time permits.
• Develops and oversees the medical practices of the organization.
• Develops, reviews, and implements policies and procedures related to prescribing practices and clinical protocols for the medical staff.
• Assumes responsibilities for other medical programs or projects assigned by CEO or Executive Leadership.
• Monitors Medical Services to assure compliance with applicable corporate, state, federal, and certification standards and regulations.
• Conducts psychiatric evaluations for referred clients to meet clinical and/or administrative requirements, conducts psychiatric disability determination evaluation (SSI) for referred clients, and prepares required reports.
• Evaluates referred clients for medication management and provides prescriptions for medication when appropriate; performs and documents AIMS evaluations on clients at a minimum of every six months, when indicated.
• Reviews and signs treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and other similar documents for assigned clients as required by regulatory rules or third party insurers.
• Initiates Baker Act/Marchman Act involuntary treatment documents and facilitates admission to an appropriate inpatient facility when indicated.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding client diagnosis and treatment, treatment program development, referral options, and other similar topics.
• Reviews medical history and physical exam and diagnostic testing reports, and refers clients for follow-up medical care when indicated.
• Consults with other physicians, as needed, to facilitate effective client care.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Interviewing, hiring, and training medical staff; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Operates in a professional office environment and spends time in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health, forensic and addiction treatment settings. Works in well-lighted areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with clients, residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., in a behavioral health setting. The employee is regularly required to observe the environment and to use speech and hearing to interact with others in person, via telephone, using computer technology and in writing and attend community meetings and events. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel:

This is a full time, exempt position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday days. Frequent local travel is required. Some other days may be required for special events.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $212,300.00--$318,400.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.