Psy.D / Medical Director / Texas / Permanent / Psychiatrist - Medical Director

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

place Waco, 76798

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Nursing, Psychiatry, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field, Psychology

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Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals? Then the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) may be just the place for you! The HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state, and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan. Psychiatrist IV The Medical Director performs highly advanced work, under the administrative direction of the Superintendent for Waco Center for Youth (WYC). This position is a key senior management position and is accountable directly to the Superintendent for the performance of the clinical department and deployment of medical staff. The Medical Director provides leadership and oversight of the facilitys clinical and medical program, including on-duty physician coverage and after-hours on-call rotation. In collaboration with department heads, plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the clinical program ensuring the highest possible quality care for all patients. This position is accountable for the medical decisions regarding patient care and treatment. The position includes significant administrative work including medical staff governance, recruitment, retention, credentialing, privileging and supervision of the medical staff, which includes MDs, APRNs, PMHNP/PMHCNSs, Locum Tenens, and provides clinical direction to other disciplines (nursing, social work, etc.) The Medical Director is a member of and chairs the Medical Executive Committee and other committees as directed by the Superintendent or the WCY bylaws. Has wide latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Participates as part of the after-hour doctor on-call rotation. The Medical Director also functions as a treatment team leader and functions as a primary treating psychiatrist in delivering direct patient care on assigned living units. This position ensures that a collaborative multi-disciplinary treatment philosophy is implemented consistently throughout hospital treatment units and clinical departments which supports a recovery care framework, seeking input from medical staff, clinical department heads and other staff. Ensures the hospital complies with Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid and IMD standards, agency rules, regulations and policies, as well as Texas Statutes. This position acts as medical liaison with referring healthcare providers such as Mental Health Authorities, managed care entities, universities and state hospitals, as needed. Applies knowledge of current general medical and psychiatric treatment principles and practices, as well as sound principles of management and business analysis to develop services and programs, in response to the needs of clients. Must understand that duties, location of work and shift pattern are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the Hospital. Must understand that the duties may include exposure to blood or other potential infectious materials. Supports the mission and vision of the facility. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations activation.