Psychiatry

The PCBH Medical Director will be responsible for the oversight of River Hospital’s behavioral health and primary care integration effort, informed by SAMSHA’s Bi-Directional Integration Model. Thisposition will be responsible for clinical supervision and mentorship of Physician Assistants,Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers and other health care personnel within the River FamilyHealth Center (RFHC) and River Community Wellness Programs (RCWP). He/She will participate in and supportQuality Improvement activities for both programs while performing administrative tasks and duties.  A strong commitment to a vision of whole health and person centered care, using a multidisciplinary team, is essential.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading and mentoring providers located at the RFHC and RCWP.

Oversite of Performance of providers in RFHC and RCWP.

Participates in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of new Providers at RFHC and RCWP.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and influences activities within RCWP and RFHC

Participates in formulating and revising clinical policies and procedures for the RFHC and RCWP

Participates in Quality Improvement Activities for each department

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE:

• Graduate of an accredited AMA/AACOM approved medical school
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or Psychiatry with verified designated training in the other field
• Eligible for a New York State Medical License
• Credentialing approval for delineation of privileges from the Medical Staff and Board of Trustees at River Hospital

  Attractive Salary with Signing Bonus
  PTO- more than 7 weeks combined
  Medical & Dental Insurance
  Retirement Plan