Young Adult Institute, Inc.

Medical Director

Young Adult Institute, Inc. • $210K — $250K *
Glendale, CA 91205In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • M.D./D.O. or APRN with psychiatry specialty required
  • License to practice psychiatry in the state
  • Extensive experience with individuals having intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
  • Strong clinical training and consultation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Provide consultation and training to clinical and therapeutic team members
  • Collaborate with primary physicians to enhance patient care
  • Consult psychiatric hospitals on treatment for IDD and mental health needs
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings with actionable recommendations
  • Deliver on-site assessments and recommendations for resource center services
  • Assist in analyzing MEDS assessment data with START team
  • Engage in quarterly Medical Director Practice Group learning sessions

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Access to multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Involvement in innovative treatment planning
  • Engagement with community-focused initiatives
  • Potential for leadership development within the organization
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  • M.D./D.O. or APRN with specialty in psychiatry, licensed to practice in the state
  • Extensive experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide consultation and training to all members of the team (clinical team and therapeutic supports)
  • Collaborate with primary treating physicians of individuals supported by START and provide recommendations
  • Consultation to psychiatric hospitals regarding treatment of individuals with IDD and mental health needs and provide recommendations
  • Participate in recurring team meetings as necessary and provide recommendations
  • Provide on-site consultation and treatment as needed for guests receiving resource center services and therapeutic in-home coaching services. Review health needs, complete assessments, provide recommendations and follow up.
  • Participate in monthly CETs including supporting the Clinical Director with training, multidisciplinary assessment, recommendations and treatment planning.
  • Assist with the collection of MEDS assessment data and analyze the data with the assistance of START team members.
  • Participate in regular START network learning opportunities including quarterly Medical Director Practice Group sessions.


About Young Adult Institute, Inc.

Young Adult Institute, Inc. (YAI) is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across the lifespan. YAI supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest life possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. The organization was founded in 1957 by a group of parents who wanted to ensure that their children with developmental disabilities had the same opportunities as other children. Today, YAI is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the United States providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more about Young Adult Institute, Inc.
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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