Medical Director

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) required
• Current unrestricted Texas medical license essential
• Board Certified (or Board Eligible) in Psychiatry necessary
• Fellowship training or Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry strongly preferred
• Current DEA registration required
• Current Controlled Substance Registration when applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning for children and adolescents.
• Establish and maintain clinical practice standards based on evidence and psychiatric guidelines.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise psychiatric providers including psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Serve as a clinical consultant for complex patient cases.
• Lead medical quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development.

Benefits

• Impactful role in guiding psychiatric care for children and adolescents.
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Opportunity for contributing to quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Scope to define clinical protocols and policies based on current practices.
• Chance to mentor and lead upcoming psychiatric providers effectively.