Medical Director Psychiatrist - Department of Mental Health
Location: Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, 3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506
Scheduled Hours: M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm
Why you’ll love this position:
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence. You can be a part of this important effort by being a member within our Medical Staff Department.
As an integral executive team member, responsibilities of the Medical Director include oversight of clinical services and operations in keeping with TJC, CMS, Missouri State Statutes, and other standards related to facility operations. The Medical Director will function as the senior medical officer of the facility, represent the Medical Staff to the hospital Governing Body, and be responsible, assisted by the Chair of the Medical Staff Executive Committee, for the credentialing and privileging process for clinical staff. The Medical Director will serve on the hospital Forensic Review Committee, work to improve the overall quality of care in our facility, develop cooperation between the Medical Staff and other Departments, enhance relationships and monitor contracts with vendors, assist the Chief Executive Officer in maintaining emergency preparedness, supervise educational and research efforts with clinical students and resident physicians and pharmacists, and promote the trust and professionalism of our facility within the community. The Medical Director is expected to have good managerial and organizational skills, as well as excellent medical knowledge and training.
The ideal candidate will possess a personal and professional commitment to the treatment of individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, including values consistent with Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Based Practice, Advocacy and Stigma-Reduction, Client Choice and Empowerment.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- A Medical degree MD/DO, and board certification in Psychiatry is required.
- Forensic Psychiatry board certification and/or work experience is preferred.
- An unrestricted license to practice medicine in Missouri.
- An unrestricted DEA and Missouri BNDD certificate.
- Three or more years' experience in hospital administration or other managerial positions is preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Good computer and electronic record skills.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.
To apply: Please submit your resume to nmprchr@dmh.mo.gov, apply online via Indeed or www.mocareers.mo.gov, or in-person at 3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
