Assistant Medical Director, Psychiatry, Corrections Health

Overview

Orange County is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity. The Health Services Division for Corrections is seeking a motivated, high energy, self-starter to serve in the role of Assistant Medical Director - Psychiatry at Orange County, Florida Corrections Division at the Correctional Facility. This position is responsible for assuring quality psychiatric care is provided to the inmates at Orange County Corrections. The incumbent will provide psychiatric evaluations and treatments to patients. Supervise and manage the professional psychiatry staff at Orange County Corrections Health Service and will also be responsible for assisting the Medical Director in all administrative functions.

Representative Duties

Clinical Leadership:

Supervises the professional psychiatry staff at Orange County Corrections Health Services including the Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, psychologists, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. The chosen candidate will stay abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in psychiatry to ensure high-quality patient care.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to psychiatric services. Oversee the scheduling and coordination of psychiatric services to ensure efficient and effective patient care.

Supervision and Training:

Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to psychiatric staff i.e. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, ARNP’s and other healthcare professionals. Facilitate training programs and continuing education for staff to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge. Oversight of protocols, daily psychiatric encounters, use of formulary, and medical record reviews.

Leadership and Decision-Making:

Assist the Medical Director in making decisions related to clinical policies and procedures, resource allocation, and program development. Contribute to strategic planning and development of psychiatric services within the department.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

Monitor and evaluate the quality of psychiatric services through regular review of clinical documentation and treatment outcomes. Implement measures to address any identified areas of improvement. Will work to minimize risks associated with psychiatric care, including addressing patient safety concerns and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Performs other duties of comparable level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine and possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida as required by the State of Florida Department of Health.

Completed residency training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine from an ACGME approved training Board.

Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine through an ABMS approved Board.

Three years experience in the practice of internal, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.

OR

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida plus five years of experience in Correctional Medicine.

Preferences

Prior Correctional Medicine experience

Urgent care experience

Prior leadership or Administrative Experience

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/01/2024

Close Date: 09/29/2024

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

$196,081 - $331,801/annually, based on qualifications and Orange County Policy

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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Address

This position is located at the Orange County Correctional Facility located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Please complete each section of the application in detail as only information provided by the applicant regarding their work experience and education on the application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications for the position.

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