Medical Director - Psychiatrist

Newark, NJ is a vibrant city known for its cultural richness, historic landmarks, and diverse community spirit. From the renowned Newark Museum to the bustling Ironbound district, Newark offers residents a unique blend of opportunities and experiences.

St. Michael's is looking for a Medical Director - Psychiatrist to join our team of valued and quality driven providers. Saint Michael’s Medical Center provides behavioral health services in two areas: our Behavioral Health Unit and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment. We are looking for compassionate physicians to join us for full-time hours. Why CFG?

• Collaborate with a well-established group of experts and staff at a physician-owned organization.
• Connect with engaged, accessible leadership who have clinical backgrounds.
• Enjoy flexible schedules with lower caseloads and no micromanagement.
• Get on-the-job mentoring and training to advance your career.
• Contribute your ideas and feedback to innovate our programs and services.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and leads the psychiatric operations of the CFG client site.

• Clinically collaborates with Advanced Practice Nurses.

• Works with Medical Affairs in with credentialing and scheduling of psychiatrists and APNs.

• Assists in the recruitment and selection of new clinicians.    

• Provision of full range of psychiatric services to assigned patients.

• Analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder

• Prescribe, direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders .

• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.

• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.

• Participates in treatment team activities.

• Complies with employee standards of the CFG Health Network and applicable employee standards of the facility. 

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Manages and leads the psychiatric operations of the CFG client site.

• Works along with CFG and the client to establish and enforce sound clinical policies, procedures and practices as they pertain to patient care.

• Clinically collaborates with Advanced Practice Nurses at the Facility.

• Works with Medical Affairs in with credentialing and scheduling of psychiatrists and APNs to ensure that the department is adequately staffed.

• Assists in the recruitment and selection of new clinicians.    

• Provision of full range of psychiatric services to assigned patients. Services provided include direct care of patients in the clinical setting including: assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients and determining the degree of disabilities in patients. Psychiatrist will prescribe medication to patients as deemed necessary and will conduct medication management.  All services to be documented in the patient’s electronic medical record.

• Analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder

• Prescribe, direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders .

• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.

• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.

• Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patient to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorder

• Participates in treatment team activities to include the development and periodic review of patient treatment plans and will take necessary steps when a patient refuses treatment.

• Complies with employee standards of the CFG Health Network and applicable employee standards of the facility.  Compliance includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of a working environment and personal conduct consistent with professional responsibilities, the development of harmonious working relationships and timely notification of supervisory personnel absences form institution.

• All other duties as assigned.