MONROE OPERATIONS - Psychiatrist Medical Director - St. Cloud, Minnesota

Psychiatrist Medical Director Category: Provider - MD/DO, Physician, Psychiatrist.
Job Locations: US-MN-St. Cloud | US-MN-Buffalo | US-MN-Monticello
Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Newport Healthcare is a nationwide behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to transforming young lives through evidence-based care. We have assembled the best teen and young adult mental health treatment staff in the country, and we want you to join us. We offer industry-competitive salaries, career growth, skills expansion, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Be part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate care based on authentic connection, mutual respect, and unconditional love.

Responsibilities:
Newport Healthcare, the premier adolescent treatment program, is seeking a Medical Director/Psychiatrist. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Psychiatry provides initial evaluations of residents with mental or emotional problems. Offers counseling and psychotherapy to clients in distress.

Functions as an effective member of the mental health team.
Oversees Psychiatric care of all residents.
Reviews medical concerns/history for potential residents for medical clearance at the request of Admissions.
Ensures that Psychiatric Evaluations are performed on each resident within 48 hours of admission.
Attends to residents requiring psychiatric assistance while in treatment.
Facilitates Staff Trainings on pertinent Psychiatric issues and standards.
Attends weekly Treatment Team Meetings.
Liaison with staff Medical Director, Clinical Director, and other necessary treatment team members.
Assists Newport Academy Outreach Team in forging relationships with hospitals.
Works in collaboration with staff APRN.
Documents patient encounters through weekly progress notes and EMR.
Manages a caseload and works in conjunction with the rest of the psychiatry team including APRNs and nursing staff.
Coordinates psychology services with direct care and clinical staff as indicated.
Works collaboratively with the Psychiatry team regarding shared cases.
Assists with providing cross-coverage to Psychiatry team cases when needed.
Assists with patient admissions including initial evaluations and initial assessment documentation.
Provides collateral/liaison contact to patient families and outpatient providers.
Assists with utilization reviews for clients.
Maintains excellent communication with other members of the clinical team, outpatient providers, and family members.
Completes discharge recommendation assessments as part of collaborative discharge summaries.
Works in a collaborative environment including maintaining requirements of Physician Collaborative Agreements.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Administrative duties including staff schedules.
Full-time duties with some on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Doctorate in Medicine (MD).
Board Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry.
Licensed in the State.
Experience with adolescent psychiatry preferred.
Experience in a residential setting preferred.
Medical Director/Physician leadership experience preferred.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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