Regional Psychiatric Director

Corizon Health

(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Corizon Health
Corizon Health is the pioneer and foremost provider of correctional healthcare in the United States. We are a company built on more than 35 years of innovation and expertise in the industry to become the biggest and the best.
Summary
Monitors all aspects of behavioral healthcare services in a designated region or contract. Has authority, responsibility, and accountability for effecting and monitoring compliance of behavioral health services with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, DOC or jail contract requirements, and ACA/NCCHC standards. Coordinated and effective administration of psychiatric services as further described below, and administrative guidance and support to site behavioral health staff and support of regional management.
Responsibilities
* Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical or clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. * Oversee the quality and effectiveness of behavioral healthcare delivery to the offender patient population. * Conduct periodic audits of the quality of behavioral healthcare within the region and document same according to contract or Corizon requirements. * Maintain regular communication with the Statewide Behavioral Health Director and/or site psychiatrists to discuss behavioral health service delivery at each site. * Conduct on-site visit with Behavioral health team at each assigned site, assess overall service delivery, and guide team in process improvement at least annually. * Review results of all Corizon CQI and Clinical Programs surveys with regard to behavioral health services and provide oversight in the development, implementation, and follow-up monitoring processes. * Review Pharmacy and Therapeutics initiatives, including psychotropic prescribing patterns and all behavioral health non-formulary requests. * Foster positive relationships with the Department of Corrections or jail leadership. * Assist with recruitment of psychiatrists and contact potential candidates for an interview within 48 hours of notification from the Recruiting Department. * Provide Physician Information Program to new contracted psychiatrists within 30 days of the first day of clinical service and document completion. * Coordinate and participate in annual peer review of all contracted psychiatrists in region. * Provide timely feedback, and if appropriate, coordinate the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) or 2nd opinion consultation when required. * Assist the Regional Medical Director in the submission of a monthly Regional Medical Director Report to the Senior Medical Director and/or Vice President Medical Affairs. * Monitor outcomes under evidence-based clinical guidelines. * Develop strategic plans in collaboration with Regional Managers and Regional Vice Presidents. * Monitor compliance of mid-level practitioners' services against applicable professional laws, regulations and requirements of the applicable state * Focus on interpretation of data, and confirm development of satisfactory and appropriate action plans. * Participate in root cause analysis processes related to scope of responsibility. * Foster a professional environment among and support seamless delivery of services by the site-contracted psychiatrists, mid-level providers, Regional Managers and site Health Service Administrators. * Develop list of key individuals to effect optimal communication with client contacts, and maintain contacts in accordance with company communication plan. * Be available for any ACA/NCCHC accreditation visits for assigned region. * Participate in mortality, morbidity, and sentinel event review as required by Corizon policy or as requested by management. * In conjunction with the Regional Medical Director, provide psychiatric leadership for the utilization management program in the region. Provide timely feedback in Utilization Management matters including outpatient and inpatient issues (transfers, discharges, disputes).
Ideal Candidate
* Must possess a current license to practice Psychiatry in New Mexico. * Board certified, eligible, or qualified by the New Mexico laws/regulations to practice Psychiatry * Current DEA registration * Current BLS certification * Experience in Healthcare Administration preferred. This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening.
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

We have worked diligently to develop a total rewards program that offers a variety of benefits to provide for the welfare and security of our employees and their families.

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