Associate Medical Director
@ University HealthAssociate Medical Director
About the job
The role involves mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for inmates in an adult detention center. Requires a master’s in social work, state licensure, and CPR. Preferred correctional health certification.
Requirements
- Mental health counseling skills
- Crisis intervention experience
- Team collaboration skills
- Referral and assessment abilities
Qualifications
- Master's in Social Work
- State licensure in Texas
- CPR certification
- Post-master's healthcare experience
Full job description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides medical oversight over the activities and operations of the specified Clinic/Program. Works in collaboration with CMA CEO and the department to develop the Clinic/Program. Promotes the University Health System Customer Relation’s policy
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must be Board Certified in physician’s specialty. Three years of experience in ambulatory care is required. One-year experience in management is preferred. Must maintain adequate continuing medical education credit hours as required by the appropriate specialty society and participate in educational activities in the field of heath care management and leadership development. Must demonstrate a strong desire to perform and support community and preventive health care
LICENSURE
Must possess current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws. Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the CMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Must maintain a DEA. Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act