Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic, board-certified Psychiatrist to serve as the Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services. University of Michigan Health- UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.

Administrative responsibilities:

Protected administration time-80% clinical, 20% administration

Clinical oversight of all behavior health services- inpatient treatment for adult and geriatric populations, outpatient partial hospitalization, day treatment, and outpatient chemical dependency

Provides physician leadership and assures delivery of clinical care UMH-Sparrow mission, vision, values and policies

Implements and promotes UMH-Sparrow clinical care quality initiatives, and process improvement activities

Participates with UMH-Sparrow administration in strategic planning and budgeting

Assists with peer review function

Performs annual evaluations of practice/group physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants and recommends performance improvement plans as needed

Serves as liaison between practice/group physicians and associates

General Information:

Call 1 in 4 weekends and some weekdays as negotiated

Inpatient psychiatry census averages 26 patients on the adult unit and 17 patients on the geriatric unit

EPIC EMR

Big Ten University city

Position is hospital-employed and offers:

Excellent compensation and benefits including vacation, holiday time off, medical, dental and vision coverage

Relocation assistance, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits

Malpractice insurance

Qualifications:

At least five years of experience as a psychiatrist

Leadership experience preferred

Eligible to be licensed in the State of Michigan

Board Certified

Learn more about this position by contacting:

Barbara Hilborn, MSA, CMSR

Regional Director, Physician and APP Recruitment

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

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UMH-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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