Overview Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatric Services – Keene, NH Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene / Cheshire Medical Center is currently seeking a Medical Director to lead and help build our Acute Care Psychiatric Services at our collegial and community-centered practices located in beautiful Keene, New Hampshire.
In this role, serving as Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatric Services, you will work with the Chair of Psychiatry to build our acute care psychiatry services.
You will provide psychiatric consultations to the ED and inpatient medical units and provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at Cheshire Medical Center's Doorway Department, which launched its Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program in September 2020.
You will work in coordination with the Doorway team and provide MAT psychiatric services to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health issues.
Collaborating with an RN and clinical team, you will coordinate client care and assist with insurance pre-authorization, referrals, and caseload management.
In addition, you will supervise psychiatric advanced practice providers in these areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a sustainable service within a rural, underserved community.
If you are an experienced Psychiatrist, passionate about making a difference and building something truly impactful, we want to hear from you.
What Dartmouth Health has to offer you: Established patient baseTies to the Academic Medical CenterInclusive and collegial environmentCompetitive compensation, benefits, and relocationDedicated CME time and fundsWhat New Hampshire has to offer you: Unmatched quality of lifeFour seasons and an outdoor lifestyleAccess to major cities and airportsProximity to mountains and hiking trailsDriving distance to the seacoast/oceanAbundance of local lakes for boating and swimmingNo sales or state income tax in NH!Keene is a picturesque college town in Southwestern New Hampshire that is an ideal place to call home.
Keene has a strong sense of community with a vibrant downtown area, excellent public schools, and 4-season outdoor recreation opportunities.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (D-H Keene) is a 240 physician and associate provider, multi-specialty community practice and a division of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock system based in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
This diverse group of professionals is committed to quality and patient safety, continuous process improvement and clinical measurement.
D-H Keene is a nationally recognized leader in population health and the patient-centered medical home care delivery model.
Responsibilities Qualifications Required Licensure/Certifications Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the states of New Hampshire and VermontArea of Interest: PhysicianFTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/weekShift: DayJob ID: 21004 Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apply for this Position
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