Maryland Inpatient BHU Medical Director - Adult Psych Unit
Mindoula Health
- Salisbury, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure all Employer psychiatry providers work to meet the required volume and quality expectations of the Hospital;
- Participate in the recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and performance management of a competent group of providers;
- Be available for clinical escalation during emergencies;
- Attend meetings as the Medical Director of the psychiatry service line;
- Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing;
- Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients;
- Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis;
- Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications;
- Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed;
- Provide crisis intervention as needed;
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner;
- Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans;
- Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care;
- Provide referrals to psychotherapy and any other treatment options;
- Coordinate care with internal and external sources;
- Educate patients and families about active conditions, recommend treatments and medications;
- Provide outpatient psychiatric services virtually when needed.
- Must be licensed to practice in Maryland or willing to become licensed.
- Must be Board-certified or board-eligible.
- Willingness to become licensed in other geographies is preferred but not required.
- Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Maryland
- Mindoula offers superior benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, STD/LTD, generous paid time off, and more!