Description

The Medical Director is responsible for the oversight and coordination of medical services, working with management to ensure quality of services and adherence to relevant regulatory and clinical standards. The Medical Director participates in strategic planning and implementation and represents the organization in external groups and meetings. Works in collaboration with senior management, the Quality Improvement Team, and administrative staff in developing and maintaining high clinical standards and services. Advises the CEO regarding the needs for, and utilization of, psychiatric consultation throughout the organization and advises in establishment and maintenance of quality psychiatric medical care. Works under the policy guidelines and procedural standards established for the agency. Ability to work from home for part of the week using telehealth.

Essential Job Functions: (This is not the job description in its entirety)

• Maintain knowledge of clinical quality and trends and provide consultation for staff on current and new programming.
• Participate in management meetings as requested by the CEO.
• In collaboration with other staff, ensures that quality improvement principles and practices are incorporated in all aspects of organizational functioning.
• Serve as advisor to the agency's Quality Improvement Committee and contribute to organization and continuing committee functioning, as assigned by the CEO.
• Assist the Quality Improvement Committee in the analysis of clinical issues and development of proposed agency-wide clinical policy.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding client, staff and/or program issues to agency programs upon request of Directors and Managers.

Requirements

Education:

• Physician licensed to practice under Chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW, who is board eligible in psychiatry

Experience:

• Behavioral health care experience

Other:

• Pass required background checks.
• Maintain Current WA State Medical License.

Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.