Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry

SummaryThe Medical Director of Psychiatry at MMC Sanford Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is responsible for assisting the MBH VP of Medical Affairs in the development and coordination of the medical/clinical philosophy of Intensive Services.The Medical Director also helps identify staff improvements in clinical care.The Medical Director will be expected to assist in identifying methods and ways of effectively combining psychiatric and behavioral resources of member organizations.The Medical Director provides the leadership and oversight to the multidisciplinary teams in the treatment of patients and is responsible for quality and safety within the clinic system.The Medical Director supervises the Physicians and APPs who provide acute behavioral health inpatient care, ECT services and Psychiatric Consults.The Medical Director also provides direct care to a panel of complex patients in a multidisciplinary model, including nursing, psychiatry, social work, case management.In addition to liberal administrative activities, the Medical Director collaborates with leaders across the MaineHealth system for continuity of patient care.The MMC Sanford BHU Psychiatric Medical Director will join other Maine Behavioral Healthcare regional medical directors in quality improvement and access initiatives toward a consistent team-based approach to care for the MaineHealth system.This position involves teaching and mentoring medical students from University of New England School of Medicine, with the opportunity of academic appointment.Desired Qualifications & Experience:Graduate from accredited school of medicine and board eligible in the field of Psychiatry.Current and valid licensure as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine or eligible.5+ years of experience practicing psychiatry along with administrative/management experience preferred.High degree of technical skills, evidence of leadership qualities, and strong organizational skills are required.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.Demonstrate an expertise in management of patient care, direct clinical supervision, and general medication administration.Current DEA Registration Certificate.Meet other credentialing criteria defined in Medical Staff By-laws.Physically and mentally able to perform the requirements of the position, including sufficient mobility to move through the facility.

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