Description

Medical Director-Psychiatrist

Delaware
10-Hours Per Week-1099 Opportunity

Great moonlighting opportunity for General Psychiatrist or C&A Psychiatrist to serve in a Medical Director position assisting with policy and process development for the children’s behavioral health system in Delaware. 10 hours per week and will be processed as a 1099.  Majority of work done remotely, some occasional on-site may be required.

Columbus offers a highly competitive hourly pay rate for this key leadership position. 

Essential Duties:

• Assisting with policy and process development and implementation for the children's behavioral health system consistent with best practice and CARF standards. 
• Provide psychiatric consultation to division staff and key stakeholders
• Delivers training on medication, diagnosis, and other topics
• Provides oversight of health care contracts including psychiatric prescribers and pharmacy consultants.
• Reviews treatment service continued stay and discharge appeals and conducts quality assurance reviews of contracted prescribing services. 
• The position may provide direct psychiatric services to youth in DPBHS operated facilities including initial psychiatric evaluation and medication management on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• The Ideal Candidate should be Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry. 
• Graduate from an approved School of Medicine.
• Possess a Delaware medical license which is current, active and in good standing.

About the Company: The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral health challenges, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization. Whether your interest is in community, facility, or school-based settings, The Columbus Organization offers job opportunities that are right for you.

The Columbus Organization
“Because Everyone Deserves A Meaningful Life”
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

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