Regional Medical Director

Behavioral Health Solution's (BHS) team of mental health treatment professionals specializes in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adults and geriatrics residing in Skilled Nursing Facilities and through Outpatient Telehealth. BHS encourages a collaborative culture with hands-on leadership. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, we are seeking skilled professionals of the highest caliber who share our commitment to providing state-of-the-art psychiatric services.

BHS is seeking a Regional Medical Director, a licensed Psychiatrist to join our SNF Psychiatry practice in the state of Idaho. The Regional Medical Director (RMD) provides clinical care, oversees clinical operations for the region, and ensures a cohesive market by providing support to the skilled nursing facilities in the region including psychiatric and administrative services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess patients as scheduled or as needed for diagnoses, medication management, capacity, etc.
• Conduct psychiatric reassessments and cognitive screening as indicated.
• Provide acute coverage for urgent issues and schedule rounding as needed.
• Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Document encounters, maintain medical records, and prepare psychiatric reports.
• Participate in staff conferences, gradual dose reduction meetings, and other supportive functions.
• Assist in developing and organizing a program of treatment and rounding frequency for sites in the region.
• Clinical supervision of providers' diagnoses, medication regimens, and other aspects of care in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to facility and BHS clinic staff.
• Assist in establishing enterprise-wide best practices for psychiatric programs and policies.
• Oversee ancillary staff and assist in determining best administrative practices for the region.
• Assist with training providers and staff regarding clinical and administrative tasks.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Appraise clinical staff performance and oversee development, remediation, and recognition.
• Foster and maintains relationships with staff and leadership in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Frequent facility visits for clinical, administrative and customer service functions.
• Develop plan for starting new facilities, assist with administrative coordination and identify clinical coverage.
• Engage with potential facilities to provide education on BHS services.
• Address regional internal and external complaints and issues.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients.
• Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• BC/BE Psychiatrist.
• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry and two years of post-residency experience as a psychiatrist in a psychiatric facility are required.
• Possession of a valid license as a physician is required.
• Initial acceptance may be based on licensure as a physician in another state; licensure as a physician in this state is required before appointment.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license and personal transportation is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, or reaching.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more).
• 401k with a company match.
• Assistance with licensure across all states we operate in.

Pay: Starting at $285,000.00 per year