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LifeBridge Health

Child & Adolescent Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services

LifeBridge Health, Westminster, Maryland, United States, 21158


Child & Adolescent Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services

Westminster, MD

CARROLL HEALTH GROUP

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Full-time - Day shift - Hours Vary

Provider/NP/PA

85081

Posted: September 17, 2024

Summary

Child and Adolescent Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services, LifeBridge Health - Carroll Hospital Center

Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, George Washington University SMHS – LifeBridge Health

Position Summary:

LifeBridge Health (LBH) Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Service Line located in Maryland is seeking a full-time Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their thriving faculty. LifeBridge Health is a nonprofit healthcare system formed in 1998 and currently operates several medical institutions in central Maryland, including Carroll Hospital, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; Northwest Hospital; Grace Medical Center and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

This position is a multi-faceted administrative, clinical, and academic role which involves providing direct patient care to all age groups at the Carroll Hospital Center located in Westminster, MD, and developing clinical programs with a vision to expand child and adolescent psychiatric services. All faculty receive a full academic appointment through The GWU School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC.

Overview:

Carroll Hospital Center operates various behavioral health programs which include inpatient services for adolescents and adults, partial hospital & intensive outpatient programs, consultation & liaison service, and an outpatient clinic.

The Medical Director will be responsible for clinical oversight of the programs in addition to providing direct care to patients. They will work closely with their administrative dyad partner in the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Carroll Hospital.

It is the strategic vision of the health system to build a Center of Excellence for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Carroll Hospital.

Clinical:

Provide clinical care to adolescents and adults on different services. The scope and allocation of time for clinical activity will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

12-14 daily patient average, primarily inpatient.

Administrative:

Collaborate with health system leadership in understanding community needs and the strategic vision to develop clinical programs across the care spectrum.

Actively recruit and retain staff for teams across different disciplines.

Review to ensure regulatory preparedness and compliance of the programs at Carroll Hospital Center.

Ensure clinical documentation and associated charges are completed in a timely manner aligned with departmental policies.

Oversight of the call schedule for clinicians.

Supervision and oversight of APPs.

Academic:

Faculty receive a full-time academic appointment with The GWU School of Medicine at the rank commensurate with their achievements per standards set by the SOM.

Medical students in their 3rd & 4th year rotate through Psychiatry as one of their core-clerkships and receive bedside teaching and supervision.

Faculty are also expected to teach didactics based on their area of expertise as per a set schedule.

A plethora of career development resources are available through the school of medicine in addition to the LifeBridge Health leadership institute to promote professional enhancement and growth.

Requirements:

BC Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist eligible for a Maryland State Medical License & DEA at the time of appointment.

Preferably 3 years of work experience in child psychiatry.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Relocation reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

401(k) Retirement plan

Annual paid time off

Medical liability insurance with tail coverage

CME allowances

Life insurance

All medical staff dues and credentialing fees are reimbursed

Discounted membership at our 70,000 square-foot award-winning Health and Fitness center.

Free parking

Community Information:

LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of many diverse cultural attractions in the Baltimore/Washington area. Team members in our group enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun.

The Carroll County Public School System consistently ranks as one of the top-performing school systems in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information:

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, we strive to

CARE BRAVELY

for over 1 million patients annually.

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