Medical Director- Psychiatry-Bon Secours Community Hospital

The Bon Secours Community Hospital is looking for a Medical Director for the Psychiatry Department. They would be responsible for Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Services at Bon Secours Community Hospital. The Medical Director oversees clinical services to ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with CMS, Joint Commission, OASAS, and OMH standards and guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides primary patient care for the Inpatient Mental Health Unit

Attends Court Proceedings as Needed for legal proceedings associated with patient care

Provides clinical oversight for Inpatient Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services including Medication Assisted Treatment

Serves as Consultant and Liaison with Medical Floors and Nursing Homes

Provides Tele-Psychiatric Services with St. Anthony Hospital

Provides on-call services one night a week and 1 weekend a month

Completes Peer Reviews with insurances carriers to determine medical necessity and prior authorizations for medications/care

Oversees compliance with electronic records and accurate billing for each encounter

Completes psychiatric provider schedule and ensures proper coverage on all BH units

Leads monthly providers meetings with BH leadership and providers

Attends and Participates in Incident Review Committee Meetings

Works with Administrators regarding Policy and Procedure, Utilization, and Productivity

Provides guidance and leadership for Performance Improvement Plans and Quality Initiatives

Provides leadership with Orange County LGU

Conducts in-service training and education for staff

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: minimum of 3 years experience in Psychiatry

Education: M.D. with Board Certification in Psychiatry

Licenses / Certifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry, Board Certification in Addiction preferred (must have within 4 years of hire date)

About us:

Bon Secours Community Hospital

For nearly a century, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, as the area s premier healthcare provider. The hospital serves its community with 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care and rehabilitation, a dedicated bariatric surgery unit, behavioral health, and outpatient services.

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