Medical Director-Psychiatrist

Port Washington, WI

Full Time

Experienced

Full-Time Exempt Position

Job Summary
The Department of Human Services Medical Director-Psychiatrist performs a variety of psychiatric care services to Ozaukee County residents served by several mandated mental health and substance abuse programs operated out of the Department of Human Services-Behavioral Health Division. The psychiatrist provides clinical evaluations and treatment for individuals committed to Ozaukee County DHS for psychiatric care under Chapter 51 of state statutes as well as completes competency evaluations for recommendations for guardianship and protective placements and applicable medication petitions under Chapter 55 of state statutes. The position is to assess the psychiatric needs of consumers and to prescribe appropriate psychotropic medications as applicable. The psychiatrist also acts as medical director for the certified programs under DHS 34, 63, and 75, and globally under the oversight of the 51.42 board. The psychiatrist provides clinical consultation and support as needed to the licensed mental health professionals, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and RN employed by the department and assigned to those certified programs. The position may also act in a consulting role to the Ozaukee County Jail medical team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

65% Psychiatry:
Assesses the psychiatric needs of individuals referred through Ozaukee County Behavioral Health programs for individuals under commitments and guardianships under Wisconsin State Statutes 51 and 55 respectively. Oversees the daily operations of the partial hospitalization program and completes evaluations and treatment in accordance with programs regulations under DHS 75. Prepares court reports and provides expert testimony in legal proceedings related to re-commitments, medication orders, and protective placements. Documents evaluations including advantages/disadvantages/alternatives of medications. Prescribes psychiatric medications as needed.

25% Medical Director:
Takes part in clinical collaboration/clinical supervision meetings with several treatment teams operating out of the Behavioral Health Division (CSP, AODA, Outpatient Mental Health, Crisis), and contributes clinical expertise, referrals, diagnosis, etc. as needed. Acts in consultation and collaboration with the clinic nurse practitioner (APNP)

8% Consultation: Provides consultation as needed for Department of Human Services staff for non-counseling center clients involved with other programs (CPS, ADRC, YJ, etc.)
2% Ozaukee County Jail:
Provides consultation to jail medical personnel as requested for psychiatric medical management including medication assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders

Supervision Exercised
APNP

Minimum Education Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Board Certified in psychiatry and ability to prescribe in State of Wisconsin

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

Board Certified in psychiatry and ability to prescribe in State of Wisconsin required upon hire

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

Compassion, sensitivity, and strong communication skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations.
Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, staff, and patients.
Ability to solve problems and manage changing priorities.
Experience with and comfortable using electronic medical records.
Experience with tracking, measuring, and using patient-reported outcomes in developing treatment plans.
Knowledge of medical science, the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, treatment methods, and management of psychiatric conditions and medications.
Ability to use virtual platforms such as Zoom or TEAMS for client assessments and testimony

In evaluating candidates for this position, Ozaukee County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Periodic periods of standing or walking.

Work Environment
Virtual, may be exposed to irritated, hostile, or violent individuals.

EOE / ADA Statement

Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.

Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

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