Medical Director - Lufkin State Supported Living Center

The Medical Director at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (SSLC) plays a pivotal role in managing, coordinating, and directing all medical services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This position oversees a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care to residents with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises medical staff including Physicians, APRNs, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Dentists, and Psychiatrists
• Participates in treatment team processes and provides primary care for a smaller caseload
• Coordinates treatment for employees injured on the job and ensures compliance with regulatory standards
• Leads the medical department, including hiring, training, and promoting staff development
• Participates in survey and audit processes, identifies areas for improvement, and implements solutions
• Serves on various committees and interfaces with state office leadership
• Provides medical information to families and oversees staff participation in interdisciplinary planning conferences
• Promotes safety and wellbeing of staff and coordinates treatment for injured employees

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical program with a medical doctor degree
• Leadership or management experience in a clinical setting
• Residency trained with a strong clinical background
• Licensed MD in Texas with DEA registration and NPI enrollment
• Knowledge of ICF-IID standards, HHSC policies, and Department of Justice Settlement Agreement
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead change effectively

If you are a licensed MD with a passion for providing high-quality medical care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Lufkin SSLC. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.