[Hiring] Psychiatric Medical Director @Guidelight Health

Role Description

The Medical Director shall be a licensed physician whose primary responsibilities are supervision, professional development, and guidance of clinical staff. In this capacity, the Medical Director will support the clinical team in evaluating mental health disorders and advise on the development of appropriate treatment plans for Guidelight Health clients.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes, and shape evidence-based policy decisions to provide clients with the most up-to-date treatment available in psychiatric care.
• Ensure timely and complete documentation of treatment records, medication security, and any other documentation required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Ensure that Guidelight Health protects the rights and confidentiality of all clients.
• Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health records.
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication and attend meetings as requested.
• Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside professionals as needed.
• Comply with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations as well as CARF requirements, policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with CFR-related privacy principles and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Participate in federal and state mental health training and continuing education as needed to perform in the position safely and effectively.
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the clinic’s mission and commitment to client experience.
• Engage in weekly team rounds to review and discuss clients with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Adult and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• An active license in the State of California.
• Schedule II-V prescriptive authority from the State in which you reside.
• A Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registry license and active x-waiver.
• An active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Experience treating mental health disorders.
• A winning mentality!

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance.
• Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time they need, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration.
• 401(k): With company match.
• Licensing: All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable.
• Professional Development: Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
• Clinical Supervision & Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.