To deliver direct care including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of medical and mental health problems as defined by professional scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures. Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations. Ensure the physical health and care of patients, working constructively and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals is held to the highest standards. Review and complete medical information for individual care plans. Direct services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required. One or more years’ experience as a staff physician with the population served by the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current license to practice medicine, by the state in which the facility(s) operates. Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working. Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification in a behavioral health specialty. Additional specific DEA credentials may be required, per state and facility regulations or policy.