The Medical Director of Psychiatry at Southern Maine Health Care is responsible for assisting the SVP of Clinical Affairs in the development and coordination of the medical/clinical philosophy of Intensive Services. The Medical Director also helps to 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.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine and board eligible in the field of psychiatry.
License/Certification: Psychiatrist licensed by the State of Maine or eligible.
Experience: 5+ years of experience practicing psychiatry along with administrative/management experience is preferred.
A high degree of technical skills, evidence of leadership qualities, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
Demonstrated expertise in management of patient care, direct clinical supervision and general medication administration
Maintain membership on the Southern Maine Health Center medical staff and with appropriate clinical privileges
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Physically and mentally able to perform the requirements of the position, including sufficient mobility to move through the facility
Additional Information
The inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford - a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24-hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crises. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction-related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care. A team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth. The team includes nursing, psychiatry, social work and case management. Programming on the mental health unit includes daily clinical groups in CBT and DBT, a therapeutic milieu, art therapy, medication management, and recreational activities. Access to AA meetings is also available. Family members are encouraged to participate in the planning of aftercare for the individual and to participate in a family meeting. Relapse prevention and follow up with outpatient community services is emphasized. If interested, please contact Physician Recruiter Dave Somers,
Summary
- Position Summary
The Medical Director of Psychiatry at Southern Maine Health Care is responsible for assisting the SVP of Clinical Affairs in the development and coordination of the medical/clinical philosophy of Intensive Services. The Medical Director also helps to 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.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine and board eligible in the field of psychiatry. License/Certification: Psychiatrist licensed by the State of Maine or eligible. Experience: 5+ years of experience practicing psychiatry along with administrative/management experience is preferred. A high degree of technical skills, evidence of leadership qualities, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Demonstrated expertise in management of patient care, direct clinical supervision and general medication administration Maintain membership on the Southern Maine Health Center medical staff and with appropriate clinical privileges Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively Physically and mentally able to perform the requirements of the position, including sufficient mobility to move through the facility
Additional Information
The inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford - a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24-hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crises. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction-related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care. A team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth. The team includes nursing, psychiatry, social work and case management. Programming on the mental health unit includes daily clinical groups in CBT and DBT, a therapeutic milieu, art therapy, medication management, and recreational activities. Access to AA meetings is also available. Family members are encouraged to participate in the planning of aftercare for the individual and to participate in a family meeting. Relapse prevention and follow up with outpatient community services is emphasized. If interested, please contact Physician Recruiter Dave Somers,
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