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.