Medical Director

Penndel Mental Health Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Penndel Mental Health Center is seeking a Medical Director in Langhorne, PA to oversee the agency psychiatric team. The ideal candidate must have an MD or DO with at least two years of clinical psychiatric supervisory experience, ensuring compliance with operational standards.

This role involves managing prescribing staff, maintaining a clinical caseload, and providing clinical training to staff. A starting salary of $300,000 is offered, with potential for higher compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical psychiatric supervisory experience.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry.
• Active license in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operation of agency psychiatric team.
• Manage prescribing staff and maintain a clinical caseload.
• Ensure compliance with standards and provide clinical trainings.

Skills

Clinical psychiatric supervisory experience

Outpatient and child psychiatric experience

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Position

Medical Director

Location

Langhorne, PA

Department

Outpatient

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

MD or DO with at least two years of clinical psychiatric supervisory experience. Board-certified in Psychiatry with an active license in Pennsylvania.

• Outpatient and child psychiatric experience preferred.

Salary

Minimum starting salary $300,000.00. Salary may be higher based on experience.

Essential Job Duties

• The Medical Director is responsible for the overall operation of the agency psychiatric team in tandem with Program Leadership, including but not limited to:
• Daily management of prescribing staff.
• Collaborative agreements with CRNPs and/or PAs on staff.
• Maintaining a clinical caseload.
• Performing psychiatric evaluation and medication management for Outpatient Departments.
• Ensuring clinical supervision is available during all operational hours.
• Participating in strategic planning initiatives.
• Providing clinical trainings to all clinical staff.
• Participating in the peer review processes and quality assurance initiatives.
• Maintaining regular meetings with prescriber staff to discuss clinical cases, treatment plans, policies and procedures.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the operation of the psychiatric outpatient clinic.
• Ensuring compliance with OMHSAS standards and recovery-oriented care principles.
• Overseeing the employment, supervision and discharge of clinical staff according to established personnel policies.
• Performing related duties as required/assigned by the CEO.

Physical Requirements

• This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, sitting on the floor or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, ability to move quickly in a crisis situation, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.