Psychiatry Medical Director - Southern, NH (MA Border) - Leadership/Work-Life Balance

Dynamic Leadership Opportunity in our Behavorial Health Unit

The primary responsibilities of the SNHMC Behavioral Health Services Medical Director include, but are not limited to:

• Committing to uphold the Medical Center’s mission, vision, beliefs, core values and standards of behavior.
• Representing the Behavioral Health Services within Southern New Hampshire Health (SNHH) and to other public constituencies.
• Communicating effectively, in a mature and respectful manner, with employees, patients / family members and other health disciplines, to promote a positive work environment.
• Devoting at least thirty-six (36) hours per week to patient clinical time and four hours per week to administrative time, except during periods of absence.
• Providing 24/7 administrative on-call coverage or identifying an “acting Medical Director” during authorized periods of absence.
• Attending pertinent committee / staff meetings.
• Collaborating with Psychiatrists and Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to ensure overall patient care and compliance related to BHS.
• Coordinating an equitable assignment of patients among Behavioral Health providers.
• Collaborating with Consulting Internist to ensure and support appropriate medical care.
• Providing clinical oversight and care to patients on the BHU.
• Reviewing potential admissions to the BHU from SNHH and external facilities.
• Providing clinical oversight of the PHP and the IOP.
• Collaborating with ACCESS clinicians.
• Providing occasional on-site consultation at SNHMC Main Campus, as needed.
• Participating in after-hours clinical on-call duties to provide 24/7 psychiatric coverage, as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of behavioral health services and treatment provided by the medical staff.
• Supervising and teaching third- and fourth-year medical students during their behavioral health rotation.
• Performing all required clinical documentation pertaining to patient care, including the timely signing of medical records.
• Maintaining confidentiality of reported and recorded information in compliance with HIPPA standards.
• Collaborating with the Nurse Director of BHS to
  • Develop, communicate, and ensure compliance with BHS policies and regulations to BHS providers and staff
  • Participate in strategic planning and Quality Improvement initiatives
  • Facilitate the development and administration of the Behavioral Health provider after-hours clinical on-call schedule
  • Pro-actively monitor bed availability and acuity
  • Provide Overall Management of BHS
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Base Salary, On-Call Compensation
• Convenient Southern NH/MA Border Location
• Full Traditional Benefits include Health, Dental, Retirement Plans, CME and more!
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Negotiable: Student Loan Reimbursement / Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Assistance

Education/Licensure/Experience: 

Education: MD/DO degree and must meet the training and experience requirements for examination by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Licensure: Current NH Board of Medicine License or in process of obtaining

Experience: 2+ years clinical practice

Knowledge: Clinical care using best practices

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, mentoring, and computer skills.

Candidates interested in learning more about this dynamic leadership opportunity to send their CV to Corey Hann, Physician Recruiting Partner: corey.hann@snhmc.org

a 188-bed Acute Care Hospital and Level III Trauma Center, serving the Greater Nashua area since 1893. SNHMC is a DNV GL-accredited institution, with a mission to provide exceptional care that improves the health and well-being of individuals and the communities we serve. SNHMC is proud to be designated as a Magnet Recognition Program®, an honor which recognizes outstanding nursing care worldwide.

Located just over the Massachusetts border. Nashua, and the surrounding areas, offer a wide selection of excellent schools, endless outdoor activities, and a wealth of arts and entertainment.

Consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America, southern NH is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, and safe and vibrant communities.

We are less than 1hour to Boston, MA; 1.5hrs to Providence, RI; 4.5hrs to NYC; 22mins to Manchester, NH; 2hrs to Portland, ME. If you prefer city, suburbs, mountains, lakes or the ocean – we are close to all that beautiful New England has to offer!

NH has no state sales tax and residents pay no state income tax.

Is the health system which offers comprehensive acute, ambulatory and post-acute care services throughout southern NH and northern Massachusetts.  The founding members are Southern NH Health in Nashua, NH and Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH. SolutionHealth is a Clinical Affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital, with strong collaborations across many specialties. This valued affiliation allows MGH experts to collaborate with trusted caregivers to meet patients’ complex or highly specialized needs.