Medical Director jobs in Philadelphia, PA

ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:

A company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by ensuring the provision of excellent psychiatric services for individuals who receive PATH services and providing consultation for staff regarding the provision of clinical services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD or DO, with specialty in psychiatry.
• At least five years of experience, including supervisory, in the provision of psychiatric treatment.
• PA Medical License
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and DEA number
• COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required
• Active and valid driver's license required

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide overall supervision and support to the Medical Department ensuring optional performance.
• Maintain and enforce compliance with DPW’s 55 PA Code Chapter 5200: Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics, Philadelphia DBH requirements and other regulatory licensing entities.
• Oversee admission, assignment and discharge of individuals from the Medical Department.
• Develop SOPs and maintain an approved up to date SOP manual for the Medical Department.
• Ensure that productivity standards for the Medical Department are met.
• Chair PATH’s Special Review Committee.
• Provide direct psychiatric services.
• Develop collaborative relationships with a variety of health care providers including hospitals, PCPs and District Health Centers and pharmacies.
• Ensure availability 24 hours/7 days a week to provide psychiatric consultation for all PATH programs.
• Serve as an effective member of the Expanded Administrative Council.
• Ensure medications are appropriately tracked, stored and disposed.
• Provide consultation to BH nurse and coordinate the provision of nursing services with the Continuity of Care Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Minimal.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."