Advantage Behavioral Health is the parent company to Harmony Bay and Victory Bay providing Behavioral Health and Management Services across the United States. Our mission is to provide convenient and affordable behavioral health services while creating an unmatched experience for our clients and staff.
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:
- Performing initial psychiatric evaluations
- Prescribing medications during follow-up medication management appointments
- Injection of medications when appropriate
- Provide leadership and oversight to the medical team
- Case conferencing with the 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
Requirements:
- MD or DO Degree
- Valid State Licenses: DEA CDS Data Waiver American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and additional ASAM/ABAM/ABPM
- 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
- 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
- Professional phone and customer service demeanor
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Demonstrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Demonstrate Educational Strategies
Advantage Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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