Senior Medical Director, IDD Psychiatry & Team Training

YAI; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a licensed psychiatrist/MD, DO, or APRN with a psychiatry specialty to provide expert clinical leadership for individuals with IDD. The role emphasizes consultation, training, and collaboration with the clinical team and primary physicians to optimize care and coordinate with START services.

Responsibilities include on-site consultation, treatment planning, data review of MEDS assessments, and participation in routine CET and network learning activities to support best practices

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the state.
• 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

Consultation

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO or APRN with psychiatry

Job description

YAI is seeking a licensed psychiatrist/MD, DO, or APRN with a psychiatry specialty to provide expert clinical leadership for individuals with IDD. The role emphasizes consultation, training, and collaboration with the clinical team and primary physicians to optimize care and coordinate with START services.

Responsibilities include on-site consultation, treatment planning, data review of MEDS assessments, and participation in routine CET and network learning activities to support best practices