Medical Director
Under the direction of the CMO (Chief Medical Officer), the Medical Director is the designated medical leadership for Denton County MHMR Center. Primarily responsible for directing psychiatric activities, monitoring trends and activities, diagnosing and treating clients and administering specialized psychiatric treatment and procedures. The Medical Director works administratively to implement policies and procedures that reflect evidence-based practice and quality delivery of care. The Medical Director leads our medical team, trains and supervises medical staff and manages medical operations that include but are not limited to patient safety, quality oversight, productivity, and supervision of medical staff.
The Medical Director works collaboratively with the Director of Clinic Operations.
Provides clinical direction and leadership skills to other staff within the Center to maintain quality and continuity of care for the individuals served. Promotes the physical and mental health of individuals within the Center by applying psychiatric processes. Plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Education, Training, and Experience
Graduated from an accredited college of medicine with a degree as a medical doctor.
Texas Medical Doctor licensure in good standing.
Experience with individuals with chronic mental illness and addiction and supervisory experience required.
Residency in the psychiatry field from an accredited program and board certification required.
Subspecialty fellowship in Child and adolescent and/or Addiction preferred.
Two years of administrative, leadership and /or supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of applicable national, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements.
Registration, Certification, Licensure, and Other Qualifications
Active DEA and Physicians Permits and Texas licenses, all in good standing.
Board certification in the field of psychiatry.
Unrestricted eligibility to participate in provider network for Medicare/Medicaid/other third-party payers
Experience providing clinical/medical supervision and administrative skills.
Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier.
Must have and maintain a background and criminal history free from any disqualifying offenses as outlined by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Individuals with an out-of-state driver's license must be able to obtain a driver's license in the state of Texas within thirty (30) days.
Successful completion of all position-specific training within thirty (30) days of employment is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of psychiatric principles and methods; of methods and procedures in general medicine; and of the principles and practices in the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.
Skill in the care and treatment of patients, in the use of medical and psychiatric diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment, in conducting psychiatric research, and in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in using and Electronic Health Record and ability to do parallel documentation.
Ability to direct psychiatric activities; to examine, diagnose, and treat mental disorders; to interpret psychological diagnoses and analyses; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with and treat individuals with sever and persistent mental illness
Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects simultaneously.
Must be willing to take on-call shifts if assigned.
Must be willing to delegate prescriptive authority to Psychiatric Nurse practitioners.
The assistant Medical Director may have the opportunity and shall be willing to serve as volunteer faculty to local medical schools, providing psychiatric training to medical students and/or residents.
Ability to display regular and reliable (in-person, if required) attendance.
Understanding and practice of Trauma Informed Care principles.
Essential Duties
The following list outlines key responsibilities for the position; however, it is not exhaustive and does not encompass all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Provides evaluation, diagnostic, and medication management services according to applicable Texas Administrative Code, as outlined in the DCMHMR policies and procedures.
Conducts a psychiatric evaluation. Explores and takes into account all relevant data sources in conduction and formulating diagnosis.
Record the results of a primary evaluation and diagnosis in the clinical record and on the approved diagnostic tool using guidelines from current contract approved Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Completes documentation on the same day.
Diagnosis updates are done at least annually and additionally as necessary.
Participates in On Call coverage
Participates in providing cross coverage for clients when treating prescriber is unavailable.
Orders lab studies as recommended by prescribing guidelines and according to the DCMHMR Standing Lab Orders.
Appropriate labs are ordered, available labs are reviewed appropriately when prescribing psychotropic medications.
Reviews and signs off lab results in a timely manner.
Addresses abnormal lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
Prescribes medications and maintenance treatment to clients assigned to the individual doctor's and APRN's caseload and in emergency situations to those on other Denton County MHMR doctor's caseloads.
Medications will be prescribed appropriate to the diagnosis and according to the appropriate DSHS approved medication treatment guidelines and documented on the DCMHMR Clinical Record Form.
Psychotropic consent is obtained and AIMS done appropriately.
Work cooperatively with the client using recovery-based language and incorporate the client's preferences for treatment when clinically appropriate.
