Medical Director/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Summary/objective

The primary responsibility of the Medical Director/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to oversee other prescribers and clinical staff, also perform diagnostics interviews, and evaluate patients referred for mental problems such as situational disorders, neuroses, major mental illnesses, and psychoses. This post-holder will also provide a diagnosis and recommendation for inpatient or outpatient treatment. This position requires a great deal of organizational, documentation, and relational skills to ensure a good working relationship with clients and accurately document treatment encounters and treatments.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure the delivery of client-centered services to all clients.

Deliver excellent client service to RMBHS' stakeholders.

Ensure continuous improvement of the RMBHS’s behavioral health treatment processes and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for all clinical services and shall, on a routine basis, and as clinically required, provide on-site consultation at the Parkville clinic to ensure adequate clinical and administrative oversight.

Provide the company with psychiatric/behavioral health medical services and Tele psych for a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week.

Establish and maintain appropriate and reasonable standards for treatment, including therapeutic modalities and prescribing practices.

Manage psychiatric aspects of quality management and review diagnostic formulation.

Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.

Provide clinical supervision for all clinical staff.

Collaborate with healthcare providers to plan or provide treatment.

Coordinate treatment meetings and meet with Company Administrator and Program Managers.

Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations applicable.

Medical Director/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will ensure their malpractice insurance is in good standing.

Perform services in accordance with this contract on-site at 8911 Clement Avenue, Ste A, Parkville, MD 21234

The document, in a timely manner, all clinical interventions provided to the client as required by the COMAR regulation and the Company.

Foster a staff culture that supports the RMBHS values and codes of conduct.

Provide assistance and information to RMBHS management as requested.

Compliance with all administrative and clinical policies and procedures including HIPPA.

Participation in all scheduled staff meetings and quarterly briefs with the CEO

Other duties as assigned.

Other responsibilities

Always comply with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own well-being and that of their colleagues.

Promote and comply with RMBHS policies on diversity and equality both in the delivery of services and treatment of others.

Always ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in according with the provision of the HIPPA regulations and all related rules and regulations.

Comply with the RMBHS protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email, and internet facilities.

Comply with the principles of risk management in relation to individual and corporate responsibilities.

Comply with RMBHS policies on diversity and equality both in the delivery of services and treatment of others.

This Job description is not exhaustive and as such the post holder is expected to be flexible. Any changes will only be made following a discussion with the post holder.

Other Functions

There are a number of standard duties and responsibilities that all employees, irrespective of their role and level of seniority with the RMBHS, are expected to be familiar with and adhere to:

Comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own well-being and that of their colleagues.

Promote and comply with RMBHS policies on diversity and equality both in the delivery of services and treatment of others.

Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in according with the provision of the HIPPA regulations and all related rules and regulations.

Comply with the RMBHS protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email, and internet facilities.

Comply with the principles of risk management in relation to individual and corporate responsibilities.

Comply with RMBHS policies on diversity and equality both in the delivery of services and treatment of others.

Competencies:

Communication Proficiency.

Team Building 

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Empathy and professionalism

Documentation skills.

 

Performance Metrics for the Role - Successful completion of probation and ongoing satisfactory performance in the role include the following:

Ensuring 100% compliance with all COMAR-mandated deadlines on OMHC program documentation.

Ensuring accuracy & completion of all client charts to meet mandated COMAR guidelines.

Attending all scheduled Administrative and Supervisory meetings.

Attending all scheduled quarterly meetings with the Founder/Program Director.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory Oversight for all prescribers and clinical staff.

 

Work Environment

This job operates in office and community settings including consumers' homes. This role also requires routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This role is located at the Renewing Me Solutions & Behavioral Health corporate office in Baltimore.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work as necessary from time to time.

 

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day and this role may require transporting clients in their own transportation.

Required Education and Experience 

  

Education: A qualified Doctor/Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in psychiatry.

Special Requirement: Must be a board-certified psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioner. 

Experience: Experience working with underserved, transient populations and clinical co‐morbidities (co‐occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems).  

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.

Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.

Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

Demonstrate a high level of integrity, patience, compassion, care, and professionalism in dealing with pressure, unpredictable and sensitive situations in relation to Consumer care.

AAP/EEO Statement

RMBHS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This Job description is not exhaustive and as such the post holder is expected to be flexible. Any changes will only be made following a discussion with the post holder.

Signatures

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

 

The employee/Contractor's printed name and date below constitute the employee/contractor's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.