Medical Director

YAI; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI in Glendale, CA is seeking a M.D./D.O. or APRN with a psychiatry specialty to provide on-site psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The role emphasizes consultation, training, and collaboration with the clinical team and primary physicians within the START program. The successful candidate will review health needs, complete assessments, and contribute to treatment planning, while participating in CETs and ongoing START network activities.

Qualifications

• M.D./D.O. or APRN with psychiatry specialty; licensed to practice in California.
• Extensive experience treating individuals with IDD.

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.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Education

M.D./D.O. or APRN with 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.