The Medical Director supervises and provides clinical oversight to staff/contract practitioners, psychiatrists, and medical professionals.
Direct the day-to-day operations of the outpatient clinical programs.
Ensure the productivity of the department and monitor individual staff performance to meet productivity standards.
Responsible for the overall direction and management of outpatient clinical staff including selection, training and development, goal setting, evaluation, performance feedback, and ensuring a positive and respectful work environment.
Provide administrative and clinical supervision of Program Managers and indirect supervision to all departmental staff.
Monitor and maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Participate in utilization review functions associated with department.
Recommend changes that would improve service delivery and implement changes and new programming as directed.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all related state, community behavioral health, and contracting organizations.

Master’s Degree in Marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field.
Minimum of five years’ experience as a Psychiatrist, with experience in psychiatric emergency service, clinic, or mental health center.
Possession of valid Arizona License to practice Psychiatry.
Certified by AzBBHE with CMFT, CPC, or CISW credential or be an Arizona Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
The provider must be eligible to participate in the Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs.
The provider must be eligible to be credentialed by the ADHS and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA).
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.

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