Medical Director

Are you looking to collaborate and lead a dynamic cross-disciplinary team in a residential treatment setting?

 

Would you like the opportunity to work with nationally recognized and published subject matter experts in the medical and clinical fields?

 

Then consider joining our Devereux Georgia Team!

 

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. In addition to the above, what else will this opportunity offer you?

- Direct supervision of experienced and talented team of professionals

- Involvement in program expansion in community services and program development across continuum.

- Access to Devereux’s Institute of Clinical Practice, Training and Research, and memberships to professional organizations and conferences.

- Programs that are highly rated and valued by external stakeholders.

 

Devereux Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges.

The chosen candidate will initially focus on; evaluating and refining the clinical teaming process and case review protocols, collaborate with leadership on refinement of outcomes and predictive analytics, and support implementation of evidence-based practices and center initiatives – positive behavior intervention supports and dialectic behavior therapies.  

 

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- Board Certified or Board-Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with current Georgia Licensure- Minimum of five years experience, preferably in a health care, human service, or education setting, in a position-related function.  Our Ideal Candidate:- Ability to collaborate, lead teams, provide direction and integrate inter-disciplinary treatment approach.- Systems oriented thinker, customer focused.- Ability to balance leadership/administrative and direct client care (50%).- Experience managing psychiatry team, implementation of clinical best practices and program development.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

 

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.