Medical Director - Psychiatry

MHC Counseling and Wellness Center, 13395 N. Marana Main St., Marana, Arizona, United States of America

Marana Health is seeking a Medical Director – Psychiatry to join our integrated team at the Counseling & Wellness Center. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 10 sites within the Greater Tucson area. Our mission is to improve our community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited university specializing in Psychiatry
• 3 years’ clinical practice experience in an outpatient setting
• Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona
• Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Current registration and licensure with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Must be a practitioner in good standing with the agency with practice and privileges consistent with clinical qualifications
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing with accepted healthcare plans
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• First Aid certification (may be completed with MHC upon hire)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (or ability to obtain upon hire) of current vehicle insurance (39-month MVR will be run by MHC)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in leading, directing, and planning the delivery of comprehensive services to underserved and vulnerable populations
• Experience with the State Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) system, AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) health plans, and community resources
• Experience working within a managed care system
• Experience working in community based or rural health setting
• Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises and monitors performance for an assigned group of employees. Supervisory duties include hiring and disciplinary actions, overseeing work assignments and quality, scheduling and timekeeping, performance evaluations, and training and development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in diagnostic procedures and treatment of behavioral health illness in an integrated care model focused on members living in poverty and facing barriers to accessing care.
• Knowledge of the special needs of populations dealing with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), brain injuries, and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to create an environment of psychological safety, to lead in a compassionate and supportive way, and to develop this in others.
• Exercises good judgment and discretion when appraising situations and making decisions in both clinical and leadership domains.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Knowledge of community and public health systems and issues.
• Knowledge of team-based care and provision of integrated services to address social determinants of health and eliminate barriers to care.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and apply mathematical and statistical concepts to track clinical activities and quality interventions.
• Remains calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Ability to influence and inspire members of the clinical team.
• Ability to hold staff, including fellow clinicians, accountable for their performance and behavior.
• Exceptional time and project management skills with the ability to delegate and follow up on project level activities.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of respect and service excellence through professionalism, skilled communication, and demonstrated commitment to integrity, trust, respect, and equity.
• Proven effective leadership with demonstrated ability to effectively direct, delegate, motivate, and build high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through work performance and professional interactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embraces and promotes the mission and vision of the organization and a culture of empathy, compassion, and kindness for the patients served, and works to align clinical leaders and staff attitudes, behaviors, and initiatives.
• Maintains fluid, clear, effective, and constructive communication with the Chief Clinical Officer and other leaders on issues that may be influencing patient outcomes.
• Effectively communicates with other providers and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Works and interacts effectively and positively with staff members to build and enhance teamwork among clinicians and staff to assure site and organizational goal alignment and achievement.
• Collaborates with other departments to identify organizational needs and prioritize goals.
• Engages site leadership team in creating…