Medical Director, Behavioral Health

Summary

Florida Health Care Plans is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve in a dual role to provide direct clinical services to patients, as well as in a leadership role within the Behavioral Health Department. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in evaluation and treatment of various behavioral health conditions, leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving the quality of mental health services within a community. The Behavioral Health Director will be responsible for overseeing clinical operations, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and regular communication with the CMO and other designated designees.

Clinical Duties - averages 80% of allocated time

i* Psychiatrist for a busy outpatient behavioral health department specializing in a mix of mental health and

substance abuse.

i* Conducts individual, family, and group therapy.

i* Team based approach, including full scope of support staff with tenured Psychiatrists, PMHNPs,

LCSWs, LMHCs, Crisis Intervention team, Intensive Outreach program, and Addiction Services, with

Suboxone Clinic.

Administrative Duties - averages 20% of allocated time

i* Participation in the development of clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures across our

multispecialty medical group.

i* Provide oversight and leadership for all Behavioral Health Providers within the Department.

i* Establishes and maintains positive communication and relationships with BH Department Providers and

staff, internal programs and other agencies, contractors, referral sources, service providers, family

members, and community representatives.

i* Coordinates with the Behavioral Health Practice Manager to ensure timely service delivery for patients.

Responsible for supervision of scheduling and caseload management in support of clinical staff in

response to contractual obligations for service delivery.

i* Responsible for effective implementation of all clinical services.

i* Work closely with Medical Leadership, to include the Chief Medical Officer and other designees, to

enhance and ensure quality Behavioral Health Care for members.

i* Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and

treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's

health problem.

i* Monitors ongoing training, utilization review and peer review for clinical Providers within the

Department.

i* Support duties as required regarding utilization management of the service benefits and additional duties

as assigned.

i* Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, development and monitoring of FHCP

initiatives, and other activities that support quality of care.

i* Conducts regular Provider and staff meetings to encourage collaborative work within the Department

and foster communication and teamwork.

i* Attends required in-service, departmental and organizational meetings. Participates in clinical review of

cases.

Requirements

i* MD / DO

i* Board Certified or Board Eligible

i* Current Florida Licensure

Compensation Details

i* Competitive salary

i* Annual bonus opportunity

i* 401(K) Tax Deferred Plan

i* Company Paid HMO Health Benefits for provider & eligible dependents

i* Group Term Life

i* Group Disability *

i* Malpractice Insurance

i* Paid Leave Time

i* CME Stipend

i* Licenses, Fees & Dues reimbursed

i* Mileage for travel

For immediate consideration email your CV to Lfletcher@fhcp.com or phone Lori Fletcher

(386) 615-4044.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled