Medical Director for our Cove Forge BHS Treatment Facility in Williamsburg, PA

This physician will be responsible for managing and providing clinical services to patients at our 288 bed facility within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures. Ensure the physical health and care of patients, working constructively and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals is held to the highest standards and recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Cove Forge BHS of Willliamsburg, PA has been providing life-changing addiction treatment services since 1970. Today we are a 288 -bed program that offers detoxification and residential rehabilitation services to the men and women of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania who are dealing with substance abuse and certain co-occurring disorders. Our expansion has begun in June and we will go to 350 bed. Individuals who heal at our addiction rehab center receive personalized care that is provided by multidisciplinary teams of experienced professionals, including a medical doctor, psychiatrists, physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors, therapists, and other specialists. https://www.coveforgebehavioralhealth.com/

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a network of 250+ behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With approximately 23,000 employees serving more than 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the U.S. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

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Andy.Diffenbaugh@acadiahealthcare.com

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Summary

• Responsible for the quality, efficiency and management of delivering services within a facility.
• Define protocols and assist in decision making pertaining to the medical and clinical care of patients.
• Provide direct patient care and assist other departments with direct interactions with physician's staff.
• Directly supervise other professional clinical staff, as well as administrative or support staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and other staff within the facility, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
• Monitor and supervise assigned staff to adherence to established medical and clinical policy.
• Provide back up call coverage.
• Serve in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel.
• Secure physical exam and history from the patients.
• Request appropriate diagnostic testing, clinical evaluation, and prescribe medications and treatments.
• Assist in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients and maintain current clinical medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation and industry practice, as well as facility, clinic or corporate policies and procedures.
• Manage the finances and revenue of the facility including budgets, billing and spending.
• Develop organizational goals and objectives and devise strategies and policies to meet those goals.
• Develop, approve, implement and update the general policies, protocols and procedures of the facility.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Board certified in Psychiatry required.
• Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility operates.
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Practice with Acadia Healthcare 

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.  We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.