Description
PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Recruitment #24-004606-0006
Department MDH Local Health - St. Mary's County
Salary $171,344.00 - to $350,000.00/year
Employment Type Full-Time and Part Time Clinical Available.
Work Location St. Mary's County/ Leonardtown
Telework Eligible No
Application https://jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=24&R2=004606&R3=0006&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y
MDH St. Mary's County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
POSITION DUTIES
This full-time Medical Director position will be responsible for the psychiatric health and wellness of clients seeking care at the Health Hub and School Based Health Centers (SBHC). The Medical Director will be the primary psychiatrist providing direct clinical services to clients at the School Based Health Centers and provides oversight of other clinicians at the SBHC and Health Hub. This position will ensure the care provided to participants/clients meets the current standards of psychiatric care and is based on scientific evidence in accordance with current psychiatric practices and guidelines, applicable laws, and facility policies and procedures. The Medical Director will also ensure care is provided according to the treatment plan developed by the interdisciplinary team. This position will support the organization's mission and values and create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive, safe, and secure environment throughout the department and shift. In addition, this position will assist in training and on-boarding activities for new staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Doctorate degree in medicine from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Required for certification in an area of medical specialization by an American Medical Association Specialty Board.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Medical Corpsman and Physicians classifications or Nursing or Physician and Medical Services and Special Corpsman Officer specialty codes in the medicine field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:
- Experience working in a crisis stabilization setting
- Experience providing withdrawal management services for all substances
- Experience providing medical screening at triage for the presence of any condition of sufficient severity to require transfer to an appropriate facility for immediate medical or surgical care
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Applicants for this classification must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.
2. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland, DC or Virginia Board of Physicians to practice medicine under state Law. A copy of the current license must be attached to the application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
