Medical Director - Psychiatrist

Job description

Discharge Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time Medical Director - Psychiatrist to join our Residential Treatment Center in Stockbridge, GA.

1000 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge GA 30281

(Full-Time Role, working Monday to Friday - rotate to cover weekends and holidays)

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.The Medical Director provides medical services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Attending Physician supports and follows the policies, rules and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State and Federal regulations.

Job Duties

Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general.

Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:

Psychiatric Evaluation and/or

Admission History and Physical Evaluation

Medical Progress Notes

Discharge Summary

Peer to Peer Form

Orders

Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making accordingly.

Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties

Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed

Develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services

Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care

With the CMO, supervise all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required

Provides supervision/ support to Nurse Practitioners as required

Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines, as required

If Non-Exempt-turns in time sheets/ expenses to the Physician Services Coordinator at the designated time frames

Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited medical school

Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required

Must have experience in addiction medicine

Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary

Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident

Board Certification in Psychiatry required.

Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications in the appropriate state and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing

Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Addiction Medicine, including ASAM Criteria and pharmacological management of withdrawal of addictive substances and Medication Assisted Therapy

Adheres to the AMA/ AOA Healthcare code of ethics. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards

Knowledge of HIPPA policies

Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills

Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding patient confidentiality, hospital regulations

Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies

Ability to work with electronic medical records Avatar preferred and the ability to type

Benefits

BENEFITS: Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite & some on-callPay: Competitive & negotiable salary starting at $350k + annual bonus and monthly incentives

CME: $5,000 per year reimbursement

Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment

Paid Time Off: 6 weeks of paid time off per year

Retirement: 401K + match

Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access

Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance use and mental health issues.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace

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Worksite address

stockbridge, GA, 30281, US

Who can apply

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