Medical Director - Psychiatrist

We are seeking a Full-Time Medical Director - Psychiatrist to join our Residential Treatment Center in Stockbridge, GA.

1000 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge GA 30281

(Full-Time Role, working Monday to Friday - rotate to cover weekends and holidays)

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.The Medical Director provides medical services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Attending Physician supports and follows the policies, rules and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State and Federal regulations.

Job Duties:

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:
• Psychiatric Evaluation and/or
• Admission History and Physical Evaluation
• Medical Progress Notes
• Discharge Summary
• Peer to Peer Form
• Orders
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making accordingly.
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties.
• Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed
• Develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care
• With the CMO, supervise all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required
• Provides supervision/ support to Nurse Practitioners as required
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines, as required
• If Non-Exempt-turns in time sheets/ expenses to the Physician Services Coordinator at the designated time frames
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Must have experience in addiction medicine.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry required. 
• Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications in the appropriate state and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing.
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Addiction Medicine, including ASAM Criteria and pharmacological management of withdrawal of addictive substances and Medication Assisted Therapy.
• Adheres to the AMA/ AOA Healthcare code of ethics. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Knowledge of HIPPA policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding patient confidentiality, hospital regulations.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Ability to work with electronic medical records Avatar preferred and the ability to type.

Benefits

• BENEFITS: Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite & some on-call
• Pay: Competitive & negotiable salary starting at $350k + annual bonus and monthly incentives
• CME: $5,000 per year reimbursement 
• Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
• Paid Time Off: 6 weeks of paid time off per year
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA
• Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance use and mental health issues. 
• The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO
• We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.