Psychiatry Residency Program – Program Director

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking an experienced, board-certified Psychiatrist to join our multispecialty group in Southeast Michigan to serve as the Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Director has responsibility, authority, and accountability for program: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; trainee recruitment, selection, evaluation, and promotion; disciplinary action; supervision of trainees; trainee education in the context of patient care; and compliance with all applicable ACGME program requirements.

The Program Director role is a 0.5 FTE, interested candidates must be dedicated to maintaining at least a 0.5 clinical role. Clinical work is flexible and may be practiced in any area of Psychiatry with at least a 0.3 clinical FTE role working with residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Design and conduct the program in a fashion consistent with the needs of the community, the mission of the Sponsoring Institution, and the mission of the program.
2. Be a role model of professionalism; provide a professional, equitable, respectful, and civil program environment that is free from discrimination, sexual or other harassment, mistreatment, abuse, or coercion; endorse patient safety and personal responsibility; promote responsiveness to patient needs that supersedes self-interest.
3. Ensure a healthy/safe learning and working environment that promotes trainee well-being and teamwork; create an environment where trainees can comfortably raise concerns and provide feedback without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
4. Oversee and organize the activities of the program at all clinical sites, including the authority to select and remove teaching faculty members; appoint a local site director for each outside training site.
5. Ensure the appropriate level of supervision of trainees in clinical care, based on each trainee’s PGY-level and ability, as well as patient complexity and acuity.
6. Engage in practices that focus on mission-driven, ongoing, systematic recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive workforce of trainees, faculty members, and administrative staff.
7. Submit accurate and complete information required and requested by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME; prepare for on-site and virtual program reviews.
8. Update program and trainee records annually, through the ACGME ADS tracking system.
9. Ensure the implementation of Sponsoring Institution's GME policies, grievance procedures, and due process in compliance with the ACGME requirements.
10. Attend regular educational programs for the development of program directors and teaching faculty in educator skills.
11. Prepare and implement a comprehensive, effective, and well-organized educational curriculum that facilitates development in each Competency; develop the rotation schedule to meet the curricular requirements, including outside rotations; obtain approval from the ACGME for major curricular changes.
12. Organize an effective Annual Program Evaluation (APE) with an appointed Program Evaluation Committee (PEC); including an annual program improvement plan.
13. Ensure regular evaluation of each trainee's academic and clinical performance; provide semi-annual Milestone and Case Log summaries to each trainee; develop individualized learning plans for each trainee, including remediation when necessary.
14. Appoint a Clinical Competence Committee to provide guidance on trainee promotion to the next PGY-level or program graduation; verify that graduates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to enter autonomous practice.
15. Ensure annual evaluations of each core faculty member, including clinical teaching abilities, program engagement, participation in faculty development of educators, clinical performance, professionalism, and scholarly activities.
16. Work collaboratively with the Department Chair and Division Head to ensure trainees in clinical assignments are assigned appropriate responsibilities, properly supervised, and

providing safe and effective patient care.

17. Work collaboratively with the Director of Medical Education (DME) and the Administrative DME to assure effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible operation of the Program; identify and advocate for required resources that promote optimal operation of the program.
18. Participate on the GMEC as requested by the GME Committee Chair.
19. Demonstrate scholarly activity as evidenced by: QI/Research with trainees, program innovation (curriculum improvement, educational series/workshop, eval improvement, e-learning resources), presenting at Grand Rounds, service on a hospital or regional committee, or service in an educational organization.
20. Regularly participate in didactics, clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences in a manner that promotes a spirit of inquiry and scholarship; demonstrate support for trainee participation in scholarly activities.
21. Work collaboratively with the Program Administrator as a dyad partner for program operation logistics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD or DO degree and active practice in Behavioral Health
• Physician dedicated to maintaining at least .5 FTE clinical role, with at least a 0.3 clinical FTE role working with residents
• Specialty expertise and at least 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee.
• Current certification in the program specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties or by the American Osteopathic Board of Medical Specialties.
• Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• Ongoing clinical activity.
• Academically and attitudinally suited to conduct the training program.
• Meets appropriate annual CME requirements to maintain certification.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Psychiatrist to lead our Behavioral Health team and be a part of a well-established multispecialty group.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including:

• Competitive base rate and compensation plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits; 403b, 457
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is one of the best and largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan. IHA employs more than 1,600 staff members, which includes more than 800 providers consisting of: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives in approximately 70 practice locations across southeast Michigan, including 36 Specialties. IHA provides high-quality medical care and excellent service to nearly 485,000 active patients.

Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group also ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally. Offering extended office hours and urgent care services, along with online patient diagnosis, treatment, and appointment access tools. IHA demonstrates that it cares by bringing safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable care to its patients. For more information about IHA, visit www.ihacares.com.

Livonia, Michigan - With a population of nearly 100,000, Livonia is Michigan’s eighth largest city and one of the most-stable family communities in the United States. Livonia is located in the northwest corner of Wayne County, halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. For decades, Livonia has ranked as one of the leading large communities for family services, education, public safety, and recreational opportunities.

Livonia is a smartly planned community where tree-lined neighborhoods are separated from industrial and warehouse sections of the city. These are among the many attributes that make Livonia one of the best places in the country to raise a family. If you want to live in Livonia, be prepared to become actively involved in your child’s education. The Livonia Public Schools are successful because as one of the ten largest school districts in Michigan they are able to offer a broad range of high-quality learning opportunities combined with outstanding parental support to provide each child an education that fits their needs.

Livonia offers a rich blend of cultural, entertainment, and family-friendly offerings. From a professional symphony orchestra to historic community venues to one of metro Detroit’s largest suburban fireworks displays, Livonia is a city that provides arts and cultural opportunities for a wide variety of interests. The city has three public libraries with many programs for children and adults. Each summer, the Livonia Civic Center and other city parks are home to outdoor, family concerts featuring various musical acts as part of the weekly “Music Under the Stars” series.

Livonia is home to several community service organizations which produce a number of successful family and fundraising events, such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Livonia Rotary Club’s Family Picnic.

For more information on Livonia, please visit www.livonia.org

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.