Job Purpose Summary: The Medical Director will provide direct care to both Harmony Bay Wellness and Victory Bay Recovery clients and patients as well as oversee our APNs, PAs, and medical team. The Medical Director will be key in the oversight and delivery of services designed to provide the highest level of care to those suffering from mental illness and addiction. This position serves both locations on one campus in Laurel Springs, NJ.
Responsibilities Include:
- Performing initial psychiatric evaluations
- Prescribing medications during follow up medication management appointments
- Injection of medications when appropriate
- Provide leadership and oversight to medical team
- Case conferencing with Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, and APN staff
- Hiring, training and evaluation of medical staff
- On-Call/After-Hours Phone coverage and availability, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Required education: MD or DO
Required experience: 5 years’ experience as an MD or DO, 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Proper Knowledge and Skills:
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Competencies:
- Deploy Wellness Toolbox
- Coach Daily Maintenance Plan
- Educate Triggers Identification
- Educate Early Warning Signs
- Education When Things are Breaking Down
- Educate and Develop A Crisis Plan or Advanced Directive
- Educate and Develop a Post Crisis Plan
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): Evidence-Based Competencies for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Clients:
- Instill hope that change is possible.
- Develop a collaborative relationship with a treatment team.
- Help people establish personally meaningful goals to strive towards.
- Provide information about mental illness and treatment options.
- Teach skills for reducing relapses, dealing with stress, and coping with symptoms.
- Provide information about where to obtain needed resources.
- Help people develop or enhance their natural supports for managing their illness and pursuing their goals.
Core Competencies:
- Proper English and grammar, usage and spelling
- Software application related to the field
- General office principles and practices
- Basic computer knowledge including email etiquette
- Professional phone and customer service demeanor
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Demonstrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Demonstrate Educational Strategies
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs.
- Occasional to frequent walking, sitting, standing, driving
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
Environmental Factors:
- Communicable diseases
- Hot/cold temperatures
- Environmental conditions may vary
Required licenses or certifications: The Medical Director must be a NJ Licensed Physician with the following credentials:
- Valid NJ Licenses: DEA, CDS, Data Waiver
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and additional ASAM/ABAM/ABPM Certification preferred
- Current CPR Certification
- Narcan Certified
Supervision of APNs: 20 minutes per week. Weekly chart review. State collaboration agreement.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
