Medical Director - MD or DO, Michigan Child Psychiatry
Company: Talent Search PRO
Location: Westland
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Director provides psychiatric care
and medical leadership through consultation with clinical staff and
provides medical input into administrative decisions regarding
policies, procedures, and monitoring of patient care. The Director
has consultative and coordinating responsibilities for clinical
work performed by other disciplines and works collaboratively with
BHS Leadership to develop in person and telehealth psychiatric care
for clients with private and public insurances. BHS clients may
exhibit a range of mild to more severe behavioral health issues,
and clients range in age from early childhood through adulthood.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: M.D. or D.O with a license to practice
medicine in Michigan. Board certification in child psychiatry and
ability to prescribe medication Substance Abuse Certification
preferred Minimum of 5 years experience with both child and adult
populations. Knowledge or experience within the Detroit/Wayne
County Community Mental Health System. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews, as well as
the required documentation. Prescribes and monitors medications
where indicated. Orders and reviews findings of laboratory tests as
needed. Available for in-person and telehealth services based on
client needs and agency contracts. Sits on the behavior treatment
committee team to review and approve behavior plans as needed.
Provides clinical oversight and consultation to other disciplines
as needed. Coordinates the delivery of psychiatric services on an
agency-wide basis. Assists with the development of procedures and
protocols for service delivery as needed. Evaluates the quality and
appropriateness of psychiatric and medical services provided to the
Clinic’s clients. Defines psychiatric responsibilities with respect
to client care. Conducts regularly scheduled meetings of
psychiatric and medical staff to improve quality of care; conducts
and/or participates in other meetings, e.g. compliance meetings,
root cause analysis meetings, BTC’s. Provides in-service training
for clinicians on clinically related topics. Participates in the
recruitment, selection, and supervision of psychiatric staff,
including nurse practitioners or psychiatric residents, coordinates
required peer review activities for psychiatric staff and
participates in their performance evaluations. Participate in
quality improvement initiatives. Ensure adherence to regulatory
standards and participate in compliance audits. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
& ABILITIES: Trauma informed leadership skills Demonstrated
competency in working within complex psychiatric service delivery
systems. Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with
diverse client populations. Capacity to maintain ethical and
professional standards. Ability to work with both adults and
children with mild, moderate, and severe behavioral health issues
and needs. Ability to provide care and evaluations for clients with
substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis.
Knowledge and experience connecting to telehealth and utilizing
electronic medical records and telehealth platforms. LICENSING AND
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver’s license and / or reliable
transportation. Assumes responsibility for professional growth by
current reading and attendance at educational programs and
conferences.
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