Medical Director

YAI; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI in Glendale, Arizona seeks a medical professional (MD/DO or APRN with psychiatry specialty) licensed in Arizona to lead consultations for individuals with IDD. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams, physicians, and hospitals to improve mental health outcomes.

Responsibilities include on-site care, team training, data collection of medications, and participation in ongoing professional meetings and treatment planning. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience treating individuals with IDD is required.
• Ability to provide consultation and training to clinical and support teams.
• Collaboration with primary treating physicians for recommendations.
• Experience with hospital consultation regarding IDD and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and training to all team members (clinical and supports).
• Collaborate with primary treating physicians and provide recommendations.
• Offer hospital consultations on IDD and mental health with recommendations.
• Attend recurring team meetings and provide guidance.
• Deliver on-site consultation and treatment for guests; review health needs and follow up.
• Support CETs monthly with training, assessments and treatment planning.
• Assist with MEDS data collection and analysis with START team help.
• Participate in START network learning opportunities and Medical Director sessions.

Skills

IDD care experience

Clinical training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Team consultation

Education

MD/DO or APRN psychiatry

Job description

• M.D./D.O. or APRN with specialty in psychiatry, licensed to practice in the state
• Extensive experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide consultation and training to all members of the team (clinical team and therapeutic supports)
• Collaborate with primary treating physicians of individuals supported by START and provide recommendations
• Consultation to psychiatric hospitals regarding treatment of individuals with IDD and mental health needs and provide recommendations
• Participate in recurring team meetings as necessary and provide recommendations
• Provide on-site consultation and treatment as needed for guests receiving resource center services and therapeutic in-home coaching services. Review health needs, complete assessments, provide recommendations and follow up.
• Participate in monthly CETs including supporting the Clinical Director with training, multidisciplinary assessment, recommendations and treatment planning.
• Assist with the collection of MEDS assessment data and analyze the data with the assistance of START team members.
• Participate in regular START network learning opportunities including quarterly Medical Director Practice Group sessions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.