Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is looking for an enthusiatic Site Director to join the MHHC Family! The Site Director is responsible for leading the daily and administrative functions in an Urgent Care setting. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure Omega Health meets the goal of providing great patient care and improved population health. The Site Director must have excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. The Site Director must have knowledge of medical practices and experience working in a union environment. This role reports to Chief Business Officer.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and coordination of patient care services.
• Lead the clinic to improve patient, provider, and staff satisfaction.
• Cross- collaborate with various departments to identify opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Coordination with clinical leadership to identify indicators to measure, evaluate and improve care.
• Partner with clinical leadership to ensure compliance with all clinical policies and training programs.
• Develop a strong, collaborative relationship with the clinic leadership and other practices to improve continuity of care.
• Responsible for recruitment, retention, performance reviews and professional development related to staff
• Reviews and approves all monthly staff PTO and departmental schedules
• Prepare operating budgets, including volume projections, and expense, and revenues estimates.
• Managing purchasing requisitions and reconciliation of department budget.
• Provide facility management/oversight as defined by clinic operations administration.
• Evaluate clinic room utilization and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to create policies for Omega Health.
• Participates on internal and external committees.
• Cross-collaborate with the Marketing Department to increase business opportunities.
• Coordinate with Business Intelligence department to develop reports.
• Coordinate with Revenue Cycle Department to address billing deficiencies. (Insurances, co-payments, demographics).
• Submit reports and complete regulatory documentation as requested.
• Articulates and presents data, information, and ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Job Scope:
The Site Director is responsible for the direction and leadership of center productivity and efficiency. The Site Director is also responsible for providing clear direction to achieve goals, creating an environment that fosters team commitment and employee engagement. The Site Director is responsible for managing all operations aspects of the Urgent Care Center.

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is looking for enthusiastic Family Medicine Physician to join the MHHC Family! This individual will provide comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing basis by performing the essential duties as listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides medical treatment and advice to patients of all groups, including prenatal intrapartum and postpartum care, and office gynecology. Elicits history, examines patients, order, performs and interpret laboratory and x-ray examinations, diagnoses and performs or order necessary treatment.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• The incumbent acts on his or her own judgment to provide medical services to individuals. This includes being on call evening hours and weekends.
• Perform physical examination and obtains and records a patient and family health history.
• Makes physical assessments, diagnosis and initiates plan for treatment including prescription medication as approved by existing state law.
• Manages chronic health problems.
• Interprets selected laboratory findings.
• Provides emergency treatment as appropriate and necessary.
• Performs under appropriate guidance procedures including but not limited to: Venipuncture, urinary bladder catheterization, nasogastric intubation, intravenous cut down, lumbar punctures, suture lacerations, various laboratory tests, records and interprets electrocardiograms.
• Promotes continuity of patient care by relevant counseling guidance, health instruction follow-up visits or telephone contact.
• Recognizes mental deviation from normal; initiates arrangements for treatment of psychiatric and psychosocial problems.
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with referral physician where roles and responsibilities are clearly delineated and agreed upon
• Participates in the development of protocols and performance improvement procedures.
• Attends mandated meetings
• Reviews Morris Heights Health Center email account daily
• Arrives to location of work and is ready to work on time.

The patients under care of this position may range in ages:

• Neonatal Infant
• Pre-School
• School-age
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric
• All the above

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Graduate from an approved medical college.

Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility.

Board certified or board eligible by specialty board.

EXPERIENCE

Two or more years of experience as a practitioner is preferred

Experience with an EMR and it’s implementation is preferred

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Facilitates teamwork at all times, addresses issues and concerns with a positive problem solving approach. Is approachable and cooperative.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. The ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas) scientific equation, graphs, musical notes, etc.) In its most difficult phases. Also, the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Write speeches and articles using original or innovation techniques or style. Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or broad of directors.

Ability to speak additional languages, particularly Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel a mouse or keyboard, standard writing utensil; and reach it with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

-Must have a valid New York State Registration

-Must have Infection Control certification by a State approved facility

-Must have current copy of DEA Certificate

-Must be registered for iStop through the Prescription Monitoring Program

-Must have CPR/BLS certification

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is looking for a Dynamic Pediatrician to join the MHHC Family. This Pediatrician will plan and carry out medical care for children from birth through adolescence to aid in mental and physical growth and development by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.

- Examines patient to determine general physical condition or presence of disease or injury.

- Determines nature and extent of disease or injury.

- Prescribes and administers medications and immunizations.

- Establishes preventive health practices.

- Coordinates a program of primary care with responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

- Provides medical treatment and advice to patients as may be indicated. Evaluates patients of designated age, and serves as a consultant in pediatric medicine. Secures case history and other relevant information. Examines patient. Utilizes laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests, interpreting findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailments and performs necessary treatment, carrying out such follow-up treatment as may be medically indicated.

- Refers or admits patients with serious conditions to the hospital for inpatient care. Provides inpatient medical follow-up and assists specialist in providing treatment for such patients.

- Consults with appropriate specialists as may be necessary in the management of complex clinical cases.

- Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients.

- Directs, organizes and participates in preventive pediatric health programs such as immunizations, disease detection and prevention activities.

- Considers, in association with other health care professionals, the scope of the patient's family health environment and coordinates an Education Program for patients and children in personal health guidance.

- Furnishes pediatric health consultations for community groups in the area.

- Participates in the development and implementation of a performance improvement program, including the medical record, protocols for the medical management of identified health programs and an internal medical audit mechanism.

- Participates in the system established by the Center to generate patient utilization data for the purposes of program evaluation and reporting to the Bureau of Primary Health Care.

- Furnishes guidance, supervision and pediatric protocols for mid level health care providers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides medical supervision to the assigned staff or nurse, nurse practitioner, assistants, medical residents, student and other paraprofessionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- Medical degree from a medical college approved by the American Medical Association.

- Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility.

- Two or more years of experience as a Family Practitioner is preferred

- Board certified or board eligible by specialty board.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Write speeches and articles using original or innovation techniques or style. Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or broad of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. The ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas) scientific equation, graphs, musical notes, etc.) In its most difficult phases. Also, the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

- Must have a valid New York State license

- Must have Infection Control certification by a State approved facility

- Must have current copy of DEA Certificate

- Must have CPR/BLS certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel a; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES

Evaluated six months after initial appointment date and annually thereafter. These area will be examined: Clinical practice, chart reviews, productivity, attendance, leadership, patient satisfaction and interpersonal/Customer Service skills. In addition, a patient evaluation will be conducted every two years at the time of reappointment.

HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT SPECIAL RISK

Health care workers who have disease/conditions and/or being treated with agents are at special risk for contracting infectious diseases, including TB and HBV and through occupational exposure to high risk populations.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

All workers are under the obligation to follow rules and regulations pertaining to safety and security. Failure to comply with safety and security rules and regulations will result in disciplinary action and ultimately employment will be terminated.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

This position entails some exposure to blood or body fluids. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required for some functions and will be provided by the Center.

Morris Heights Health Center is a leading nonprofit provider of integrated health care for New Yorkers. We have a great opportunity in our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) for a dedicated Certified Midwife to join our expanding women’s health practice committed to delivering top quality patient care in a culturally diverse community.

NYS license and certification is required. Spanish speaking skills are a plus. We prefer those who have some experience in Ambulatory Care; there are no deliveries and there is no on-call required. One Saturday per month is a requirement. The schedule is Flexible with full time work hours, providing 12 hour, 10 hour and 8 hour shifts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental) as well as 403B retirement plan. MHHC in partnership with 1199 Union offers other benefits (vacation, sick, personal, holidays).

Hone your skills and practice with supportive professionals in an organization known for excellence and leadership in integrated care. Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, retirement plan, plus separate pension plan, full malpractice, loan forgiveness, one week for CME plus 4 weeks of vacation, for a total of 5 weeks.. Great opportunity to work in culturally diverse Bronx with easy access to all New York City has to offer. Close to public transportation. Parking may be available for those who drive!

Summary

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as our Senior Social Worker. The candidate will be able to provide evaluations, psychotherapy and social services to individuals, couples, families and groups. They will participate in clinical staff development, supervision and performance improvement activities as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The individual may or may not supervise clinicians and/or interns, and they must have experience as a clinician.

They must be able to demonstrate leadership skills in staff meetings, project development, conducting staff development trainings, in-services, and be involved in departmental or organization wide special projects or program enhancement activities.

They will also provide clinical coverage of program site as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The individual joining our team must have a Master's Degree from an accredited graduate school program, they must have a minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical practice. Demonstrated clinical experience in mental health, inpatient and/or outpatient setting in clinical field of practice working with children, adolescents and adults.

Summary

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking enthusiastic Licensed Social Workers to join our expanding School Based Health Center Program. This program is a partnership with a variety of schools in the community to improve the well-being of children and families by providing onsite access to healthcare, including mental health and health education services. Social Workers will provide evaluations, psychotherapy and social services to students and their families. Essential responsibilities include:

• Completing screening and intake assessments
• Conducting individual, family and group psychotherapy that is focused and goal oriented as clinically determined
• Conducting crisis counseling as requested
• Developing preventive interventions as needed for the specific student population at the site
• Documenting all evaluations and treatment in accordance with MHHC protocols including regulatory requirements of JCAHO, DOH and DOE
• Collaborating and consulting with School Based Health Center team members: Medical Provider, Health Educator and School Health Assistants; will also consult with DOE staff as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates will have at least a LCSW in New York along with three year of post Master's clinical experience or equivalent experience preferred working with children, adolescents and adults in a mental health setting. Should be able to demonstrate Age Related Competency, knowledge of growth and developmental stages from childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

SUMMARY

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking an energetic and experienced Medical Assistant to join out Medical Team. The medical assistant would perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the clinic operating optimally, and perform patient care activities focused on preparing the patient for the visit with the provider. Some clinical responsibilities may include such tasks as taking medical histories from patients, recording their vital signs, height and weight, chief medical complaint and preparing patients for examinations, and providing assistance during exams. The administrative duties include answering telephones, scheduling appointments, following up with patients regarding missed appointments and abnormal labs, updating patient medical records, obtaining information from hospital admissions and/or appointments with providers outside of this organization. In addition, the Medical Assistant would provide outstanding customer service as their interaction with the patient is an integral aspect of patient’s clinic experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform patient interview and intake
• Maintain proper hand hygiene and all other accepted infection control practices
• Prepare exam rooms for clinical visit
• Obtain vital signs, recognize values out of normal range, and report abnormal findings to the RN, LPN or provider
• Collect specimens (urine, throat swabs, etc.)
• Perform diagnostic testing including electrocardiograms, point of care testing, hearing and vision screening
• Participate in all fire drills and other safety education sessions
• Restock supply room and maintain need environment for supplies
• Obtain HIV and Bronx RHIO consents
• Maintain all patient care equipment and report any malfunction to the charge nurse, site director and head of purchasing
• Attend unit, department and special meetings as scheduled
• Comply with organizational dress code
• Maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Contribute to excellent patient satisfaction by maintaining professional communication with patients, family members and colleague, and providing safe and quality care

Qualifications

The candidate will have a high school degree or GED, and be a graduate of a NYS approved school/college for medical assistant studies. The individual would have one (1) year Medical Assistant experience in Ambulatory setting is preferred, be proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills, and maintain professional communication and presence. They need to be able to comprehend routine activities and problem-solve with assistance form supervisor, be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English, and be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, fractions and decimals.

In addition, they need to be able to walk, stand, and move, for a large part of the day. The medical assistant should be able to manipulate equipment, as well as lift and move objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds. Lifting up to 40-50 pounds may occasionally be required. The medical assistant may be expected to have sufficient manual dexterity in order to safely perform various skills and techniques. They would also be expected to have a level of visual and auditory acuity sufficient to meet the needs of their job tasks. The employee is frequently required to use hands to, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. Lastly, the candidate should be American Heart Association Basic Life support (BLS) certified.

SUMMARY

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking an energetic and experienced Registered Nurse with administrative experience, to manage the nursing staff in a dynamic and expanding School Based Health Program.

The Administrative Nursing Manager is part of the leadership team of the School Based Health (SBH) Program. He/she will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, staffing and clinical supervision of the nurses and medical assistants in the SBH program. The Administrative Nurse Manager will be involved in data collection and performance improvement activities. He/she will participate in the opening of new SBH Centers as our program expands. Duties will include occasionally providing direct clinical care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Masters in Nursing or Health Administration preferred. Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience required - pediatric ambulatory care experience preferred. NYS Registered Professional Nurse license is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

SUMMARY

MHHC is seeking a dynamic Internal Medicine Physician (Internist) to join our expanding Health Center in the Bronx.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines patients, orders or performs appropriate diagnostic tests, formulates diagnosis, directs or performs appropriate therapeutic treatment, and counsels patients
• Counsels patients on diet, hygiene and preventive health care with accountability for clinical outcomes.
• Provides patient medical follow-up and assists specialist in providing treatment for such patients.
• Consult with appropriate medical specialist when necessary; refer patient to subspecialists when indicated
• Ensure performance improvement initiatives are supported with timely and accurate data and consistent actions
• Provides medical supervision to assigned staff or nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistants, medical residents, students and other paraprofessionals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The position requires a medical degree from a medical college approved by the AMA along with experience in patient care in a large primary care environment.
• Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility
• Board certified or board eligible by specialty board
• Must have strong focus on wellness and prevention, effective communication skills, compassion for engaging patients and EMR experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Focused on collaborative team-based care
• Comfortable working in a high accountability environment and receiving and providing constructive feedback
• Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income, underserved residents and those lacking access to health care
• Spanish and/or Bengali language skills are very useful

MHHC is an approved site for the National Health Service Corp Loan Forgiveness Program www.nhsc.org

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of RNs, LPNs and MA’s in our busy, outpatient clinics. The RN Supervisor will collaborate with the Practice Manager to manage patient flow, ensure adequate staffing levels to meet changing workload needs and monitor quality assurance activities. The RN Supervisor will lead the nursing staff in delivering optimal patient care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare unit for patient flow by organizing daily huddle
• Perform patient triage - obtain/review vital signs, obtain chief complaint, performs problem-focused assessment and determines proper level of care (immediate access, urgent care, hospital, etc); Provides direct patient care as needed; acts as a patient advocate
• Provides direct supervision to Nurses and Medical Assistants ensuring appropriate assessment and treatment of patient health; serves as key problem-solving resource for staff on patient issues
• Ensures unit staff follow-up abnormal labs and imaging results
• Provide health teaching and re-enforce instructions to patient from provider; administers treatment and assists provider with procedures
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes; collects quality assurance data for performance improvement activities
• Collaborates with Practice Manager on orienting/training, and evaluating nursing staff
• Enforces safety measures, maintains hand hygiene and all infection control practices; takes corrective action as necessary

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Baccalaureate degree in nursing or health administration preferred; The successful candidate will have at least three (3) years clinical nursing experience in an outpatient clinic; at least one (1) year Supervisory-level experience;. NYS RN license and CPR certification required; Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

SUMMARY

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking a full-time Dentist to join our fast-paced, patient focused dental practice delivering personalized dental care to the patients of our health center. The Dentist will be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral health conditions, planning of treatment and promotion of good oral health habits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will be a graduate of an accredited Dental School with DDS or DMD degree. GPR or AEGD completion preferred. Will have a minimum of (1) year of post residency experience and a strong interest in providing services largely geared to underserved populations. Valid, current New York State license in Dentistry required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

ABOUT US:

Since 1981, Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) has had a record of distinction as the major provider of health care to Morris Heights and its surrounding areas in the Bronx. We've provided quality primary healthcare services to all members of the community, including the medically, socially and economically disadvantaged - from medical and dental services to counseling.

Morris Heights Health Center offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. Our benefits coverage includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a prescription-drug plan, flexible spending accounts, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time-off, and tuition reimbursement. In addition to the non-contributory profit-sharing plan, employees are encouraged to participate in our pre-tax savings plan.

MHHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which MHHC has facilities.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Qualified applicants submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@mhhc.org.

MHHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which MHHC has facilities.

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider in meeting the needs of the patient. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills, is skillful in mentoring and teaching and participates on committees or projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform patient interview and intake; prepare patient for triage by RN
• Obtain full set of vital signs and recognize and report results out of normal range
• Collect specimens (urine, throat swabs, etc.)
• Perform diagnostic point of care testing (blood glucose fingerstick, etc.)
• Document care, including phone notes in the EMR
• Follow up on abnormal labs and radiology results
• Administer immunizations and medications according to acceptable standards for safety and infection control
• Participate in patient and family education with documentation of teaching and patient response
• Obtain prior approval for medical insurance and prescription refills
• Maintain current American Heart Association basic life support (BLS) status
• Actively participates in patient emergency events, including code blue
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and topics in professional practice through participation in continuing education programs
• Maintain patient care equipment and report any malfunction to the Charge Nurse, Site Director and head of purchasing
• Contribute to excellent patient satisfaction by maintaining professional communication with patients, family members and colleagues, and providing safe and quality care.
• Other job duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing; Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience, preferably in an ambulatory care setting; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; Must be flexible, open to change and willing to participate in new initiatives in the department.

Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on continuing basis by performing the following duties: Performing physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician, ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs, recording physical findings, and formulating plan and prognosis, based on patients condition and submitting health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.

Qualifications: Graduated from an approved Nurse Practitioner Training Program; Two or more years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred; Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on continuing basis; Conducts a program of primary care responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients; Elicits history, examines patients, order, performs and interpret laboratory and x-ray examinations, diagnoses and performs or order necessary treatment; Participates in the developmental and implementation of the performance improvement program including the medical record, protocols for the medical management of health programs and an internal medical audit mechanism; Provides medical supervision to the assigned staff or nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistants, medical residents, student and other paraprofessionals.

Qualifications: Medical degree from a medical college approved by the American Medical Association; Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility; Two or more years of experience as a Family Practitioner is preferred; Board certified or board eligible by specialty board.

The Medical Director will be responsible for the direction and coordination of clinical operations in a primary care setting. The incumbent will demonstrate proficiency in practice, planning and self-direction in building the Adult Medicine Practice. This position will be 80% clinical and 20% administrative. The Medical Director will participate in strategic and operational planning, establish productivity targets, and monitor performance measures. The Medical Director will demonstrate a high level of flexibility and commitment to meet the needs of a complex evolving patient care system and will advocate for quality patient care.

Qualifications: The position requires a NY State Board Certified Physician with previous management and leadership experience in a primary care setting; passionate about providing high quality care to low-income, underserved residents and those lacking access to health care;Spanish language skills are very useful.

Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders by performing the following job responsibilities.

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams on assigned patients.
• Assesses need for and prescribes psychotropic medications with appropriate monitoring and follow-up on effectiveness, drug interactions, contraindications and side effects.
• Collaborates with RN/BSW as needed re: patient medical, laboratory, prescription issues.
• Reviews treatment plans and authorizes with signature; Provides clinical feedback to treating clinicians.
• Consults with other mental health staff, medical and primary care providers as appropriate.
• Conducts individual and/or group therapy as instructed.
• Documents all evaluations and treatment of patients in a timely manner in accordance with MHHC Principles of Practice and Quality Improvement protocols.
• Consults with Medical Director and or VP of Behavioral health as needed on high risk cases involving suicide, domestic violence, other types of imminent danger to patient or others, abuse and neglect and court/legal action.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development accordingly

Qualifications: Medical Degree from a college/university approved by American Medical Association and /or ECFMG; Two or more years of post residency experience as a Psychiatrist is preferred; Board Certification is required.

Delivers direct patient care services to children, adolescents, adults and family. Follows practices according to Articles 28 and 31, School-Based Health Centers, Joint Commission, DOH and other regulatory requirements. Treatment modalities include individual, family and group counseling within short-term therapy framework.

Qualifications: NYS-licensed - LMSW, LCSW, PhD; Bilingual Spanish/English is required.