Psychiatrist/Medical Director St. Joseph, MO 64506

Psychiatrist/Medical Director St. Joseph, MO 64506 (1 hr N of Kansas City)

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Director to join our group full time in St. Joseph, MO.

We are seeking Board Certified Psychiatrist to lead our team, ensuring the efficient operation of our medical department. We have a modern 108 bed, Medicare Certified (CMS) and Joint Commission Accredited (TJC) Forensic Psychiatric Facility operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health. We provide inpatient psychiatric treatment to individuals adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect or Permanently Incompetent to Stand Trial. As an integral executive team member, responsibilities of the Medical Director include oversight of clinical services and operations in keeping with TJC, CMS, Missouri State Statutes, and other standards related to facility operations. The Medical Director will function as the senior medical officer of the facility, represent the Medical Staff to the hospital Governing Body, and be responsible, assisted by the Chair of the Medical Staff Executive Committee, for the credentialing and privileging process for clinical staff. The Medical Director will serve on the hospital Forensic Review Committee. The Medical Director will work to improve the overall quality of care in our facility, develop cooperation between the Medical Staff and other Departments, enhance relationships and monitor contracts with those vendors who work under the purview of the Medical Staff, assist the Chief Operating Officer in maintaining emergency preparedness, supervise educational and research efforts with clinical students and resident physicians and pharmacists from a number of educational entities, and be dedicated to promoting the trust and professionalism of our facility within the community. The Medical Director is expected to have good managerial and organizational skills, as well as excellent medical knowledge and training.

The ideal candidate will possess personal and professional commitment to the treatment of individuals with an SPMI, including values consistent with Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Based Practice, Advocacy and Stigma-Reduction, Client Choice, and Empowerment. 

Requirements:

• A Medical degree MD/DO
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required
• Forensic Psychiatry board certification and/or work experience is preferred
• An unrestricted license to practice medicine in Missouri (MO)
• An unrestricted DEA and BNDD certificate
• Three or more years' experience in hospital administration or other managerial positions is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Good computer and electronic record skills

Schedule:

• Full time
• 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (Flexible Scheduling opportunities)

Salary (range):

• $250,000-$300,000

Benefits:

• PTO (3 Weeks per year)
• Health Insurance
• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Flex Spending plan
• Affordable medical/dental/health/life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays per year

We are seeking a staff physician specialist to lead our team as medical director. We offer a competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth working with an experienced leadership team. We have a very generous benefit package with 3 weeks paid sick leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, retirement, affordable health/dental/life insurance, flex spending plan, and education assistance, including educational loan repayment assistance.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please contact us!

Please send your resume.

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