Medical Director of BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center

Medical Director of BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center

BestSelf Behavioral Health (BestSelf) is an innovative organization formed through the merger of Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health in June 2017. Both organizations served this community for a combined 120 years and are proven leaders in innovative delivery of behavioral health services in Western New York.No matter how old you are, where you live in Western New York or what challenges you're facing, BestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a personal and caring approach that will help you feel respected, valued, confident, and hopeful.We are pleased to begin the selection process for a Medical Director at our newest program, the

BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center

. This Center will be a 24/7/365 facility dedicated to providing immediate, compassionate care for individuals facing both mental health and/or substance use crises. Our center supports individuals across their lifespan with personalized treatment aimed at rapid stabilization and holistic recovery.Responsibilities:Oversee medical services provided to consumers by BestSelf medical staff including psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses.Act as a resource to the Senior Management Team and advise on all medical matters.Provide organizational leadership to the medical staff ensuring high quality medical care.Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures related to medical care.Offer education and information to the clinical staff as needed.FLSA Status:

HourlySchedule:

Part Time (30-34 hours per week)Starting Rate:

$130-140 per hour.

Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.Required Competencies:Quality of Care:

Continuous improvement in the quality of care provided by the agency.Medical Service Oversight:

Ensuring the best medical services for all clients.Team Leadership:

Leading and managing medical staff to maintain high standards of care.Regulatory Compliance:

Ensuring compliance with medical regulations and standards.Effective Cross-Collaboration:

Communicating with both medical and non-medical staff.Policy Development:

Contributing to the development and review of medical policies and procedures.Job Duties:Attend regular meetings to provide medical insight.Provide psychiatric perspective in policy development.Review and sign treatment plans for prescribing clinicians.Be involved in new program development and evaluation.Review inpatient and emergency room utilization.Develop guidelines for ER evaluation.Assist in developing policies for prescribing clinicians.Oversight of policies, procedures, and training for routine medical care.Develop and maintain prescriber performance expectations.Collaborate with the program director for non-medical staff supervision.Conduct psychological autopsies as needed.Provide psychiatric consultation to primary care physicians.Educate and supervise clinical staff as needed.Assist with optimizing electronic medical records.Assist in recruitment and training opportunities.Develop liaisons with private and public payors.Assist in developing referral relationships with other institutions.Ensure program compliance with all laws and regulations.Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:Board certified or eligible Psychiatrist with a minimum of five (5) years experience in a licensed program.Skilled in treating a broad range of psychiatric illnesses and addiction disorders.Knowledge in clinical and administrative supervision.Ability to work effectively in groups and lead medical personnel.Organization OverviewVision Statement:

Empowering everyone to be their BestSelf.Mission Statement:

To provide innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and family-focused behavioral health services.Beliefs:Strong families provide the foundation for emotional well-being.Every individual is unique and recovery is possible.Quality behavioral healthcare is accessible and person-centered.Inclusion of peers and families promotes successful outcomes.Culturally competent and trauma-informed services are essential.Engaged employees are crucial.Innovative, evidence-based interventions are vital.Collaboration and community partnerships are important.Community education and advocacy are necessary to combat stigma.

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