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Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Medical Director Psychiatrist-Inpatient

Physicians & SurgeonsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) is required.
  • Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
  • A current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state where the facility operates is required.
  • Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with applicable state regulations are required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the quality and efficiency of service delivery and manage services within the facility.
  • Define protocols and assist in decisions concerning patients’ medical and clinical care.
  • Provide direct patient care and support other departments in direct interactions with physician staff.
  • Directly supervise professional clinical staff and administrative or support staff.
  • Act as a liaison among medical staff, facility staff, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
  • Monitor assigned staff and ensure adherence to established medical and clinical policies.
  • Provide backup call coverage.
  • Train and develop personnel.
  • Obtain patients’ physical examinations and medical histories.
  • Request appropriate diagnostic testing and clinical evaluations, and prescribe medications and treatments.
  • Assist in managing patients’ behavioral or mental health problems and maintain current clinical medical records in accordance with federal or state regulations, industry practice, and facility, clinic, or corporate policies and procedures.
  • Manage facility finances and revenue, including budgets, billing, and spending.
  • Develop organizational goals and objectives and devise strategies and policies to achieve them.
  • Develop, approve, implement, and update the facility’s general policies, protocols, and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Medical Director is preferred.

About the Company

Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Acadia Healthcare runs the largest international network of behavioral health facilities, delivering treatment for mental health and addiction issues. It provides inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, with services including medication-assisted treatment, family therapy, and experiential therapies across multiple care levels. The company stands out through its vast network of 230 locations across 40 states and its partnerships with other health systems via joint ventures with organizations like Fairview Health Services, Orlando Health, and SCL Health. Its goal is to improve access to behavioral health care by expanding its network and partnerships to offer coordinated, end-to-end treatment nationwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
2005

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