MEDICAL DIR-YOUTH SERVICES

Position Information

               

Title:    PT Medical Director – Youth Services

Job Code:6740

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

                               

 

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

 

Our Mission

We Care, We teach, We innovate, We serve

Our Vision

To inspire better health

Our Values

I C.A.R.E.

Integrity, Compassion, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence

 

Position Summary

 

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Medical Director shall be responsible for the overall clinical direction in medical education activities of the youth services program for Montgomery, Miami and Preble counties.

 

The Medical Director works closely with medical staff, nursing personnel and SBHI administration, and nursing administration to fulfill the above responsibilities.  The Medical Director works closely with SBHI administration in policy formation and program direction.

 

The Medical Director is responsible for assuring quality patient care provided through the Substance Abuse Services program and assists in maintaining a quality assurance review program for patient care.  He/she will work closely with SBHI administration on reviewing and monitoring clinical standards developed for the Substance Abuse Services program.

 

The Medical Director serves as a liaison between SBHI, and other health care related institutions (i.e. OMHAS,  ADAMHS) in order to develop strong networking and outreach programs throughout the Dayton area.  He/she will also network with other community entities in order to promote youth services effectiveness to these institutions.

 

Scope/Span of Control:

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

 

Supervises FTEs:  Yes

Number of FTEs Supervised: 3 NP’s

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring Yes

 

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability:  N/A       

 

 

Population Served

 

                Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

                                  ☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)

                                x☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)

                            x ☐ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)

                                  ☐ Adult (18 – less than 65 years)

                                  ☐ Geriatric (65 years & older)

 ☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

 ☐ Not Applicable

 

 

Qualifications

 

Education

 

Minimum Level of Education Required: Medical Doctorate degree (MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent)

                                               

Additional requirements:

▪          Type of degree: N/A

▪          Area of study or major: Residency training completed in a field related to child psychiatry ;other medical specialty backgrounds will be considered

▪          Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

▪          Position specific testing requirement: N/A

 

Licensure/Certification/Registration

 

▪          Board certified or board eligible in at least one medical specialty, with preference for child psychiatry 

 

Experience

 

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3  years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Oversight of NP or mid-level practitioners

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: As a minimum, has successfully completed a residency in a relevant field of medicine (e.g., family medicine, internal medicine, or psychiatry) with relevant clinical experience in the management of youth patients. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience and 3 years of clinical experience in the management of child psychiatry.

Other experience requirements:  Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in at least one

medical discipline.  Those who are board eligible are expected to take the board exam within 12 months of date of hire.

 

Knowledge/Skills

 

▪          Must possess excellent communication skills.

▪          Experience and interest in working with tools and technology aimed at improving the clinical experience for both staff and patients.

▪          Knowledge of the various levels of addiction treatment and social determinants of health that impact the recovery process.

▪          Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team, including both medical, counseling, and peer support staff.

 

 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

 

Physical Requirements:

Pulling	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Standing	3 - Frequently  (41% - 75%)	Other sounds	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Twisting	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Reaching	3 - Frequently  (41% - 75%)	Visual Acuity Near	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Walking	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Manual Dexterity	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Visual Acuity Far	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Sitting	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Use both hands	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Vision Color	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Pushing	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Talking	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Concentrating	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Climbing	1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)	Lifting <10 pounds	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Interpersonal Skills	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Stooping	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Lifting >10 pounds	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Reading	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Kneeling	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Normal hearing both ears	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Thinking	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

 

 

Working Conditions:       

 

1. There is generally a pleasant physical environment; however, unpleasant conditions may include frequent interruptions, difficulty controlling office temperatures, heavy workload demands and constantly changing regulations and standards. Telehealth or remote work is a possible working condition that the environment would be based on the provider’s setting that would need to be confidential for both patients and for staff meetings, and staff interactions.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to talk and/or hear, to sit, stand, and walk; use the hands to finger, handle, and/or feel and be able to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to focus visually.
3. Some flexibility in scheduling is expected to meet changing SBHI business needs.  This may require employees to work different days/hours or stay beyond their normal shift. 
4. Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively within a team as demonstrated by effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
5. Demonstrated ability in basic computer literacy skills.
6. Influenza vaccination is required on an annual basis.

 

 

Organizational Standards

 

▪          Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.

▪          Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.

▪          Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and Excellence.

▪          Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

▪          Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

▪          Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

▪          Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

▪          Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

▪          Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

▪          Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

▪          Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

▪          Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

▪          Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, OMHAS, and CARF standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

▪          Reports to work as required.

 

 

Essential Duties & Functions

 

 

Administrative Duties

▪          Provide oversight for regulatory and compliance activities. Includes but is not limited to: serving as the responsible person for Ohio Board of Pharmacy TDDD licenses, serving as laboratory director for the CMS CLIA Waiver, and serving as the medical director for youth services under SBHI. Substance services will be overseen by another medical director and will not fall under the duties of this position. 

▪          Lead implementation of clinical care protocols, care pathways and staffing models in partnership with SBHI leadership.

▪          Provide clinical and administrative leadership to medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Includes leading the process of hiring medical providers (full-time, part-time, and contract/moonlighting), running provider meetings, and ensuring provider coverage in partnership with CEO.

▪          Leads quality and efficiency reviews and process improvement initiatives; provides ongoing, direct feedback to the medical team. 

▪          Serve as primary collaborating physician for advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs) and oversee and coordinate the training experience for multidisciplinary trainees, including medical residents, into the care delivery experience.

Clinical Care Duties

▪          Perform functions of a physician within the youth services treatment setting, including timely documentation of clinical encounters.

▪          Interacting face-to-face or via telehealth with patients for purposes of evaluation, treatment planning and discharge planning on a scheduled or unscheduled basis.

▪          Provide direct clinical oversight for resident physicians and nurse practitioners who are providing direct patient care across treatment services.

▪          Lead the medical team to provide medically informed and evidence-based treatment for individuals with psychiatric disorders.

▪          Use technology as provided by SBHI to facilitate a patient’s engagement and participation in care, including use of telehealth for some patient encounters.

 

Other Duties & Functions:

 

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. 

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