Medical Director / Psychiatrist - Inpatient
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital
Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
- Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
- Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
- Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
- Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.
Company overview
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is a leading psychiatric and addiction treatment center located in New Castle, Delaware. Operating as a 120-bed inpatient facility on an 11-acre campus, the hospital provides comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The organization specializes in treating substance abuse, chemical dependency, and a wide range of mental health disorders through multiple levels of care including inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programming. Key services include medically monitored detoxification, adolescent behavioral health programs, adult inpatient psychiatric services, senior behavioral health care, and co-occurring disorder treatment. MeadowWood emphasizes compassionate, individualized care in a serene environment that allows patients to focus on recovery away from daily stresses. The hospital serves the Northern Delaware region including Wilmington, as well as parts of New Jersey and Maryland, and accepts major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and TRICARE. With a staff of 51-200 employees, MeadowWood maintains accreditation and is recognized for exceeding quality care standards in addiction treatment.