Medical Director at Pyramid Healthcare Inc. in Dayton, Ohio

Job Description:

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected:

The Medical Director will be responsible for the overall supervision of all medical/clinical aspects of the services delivered.  He/She will identify appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services. This position will have oversight of all quality management initiatives and ensure the coordination between the MH/SA services being delivered with primary physical healthcare providers.  He/She will consult with primary healthcare providers on the clinical aspects of the consumers being served and the implications for these consumers physical healthcare needs.  He/She will coordinate with medical staff of other providers such as state and inpatient facilities.  The Medical Director will provide supervision of all medical staff within the agency.

• Responsible for the overall coordination of therapeutic programming.


• Conduct focused and effective meetings


• Responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of clients in the program are protected. 


• Ability to maintain a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment


• Responsible for maintaining a clean and attractive program                        


• Responsible for all admissions, transfers, and discharges of clients in the program                      


• Ability to create unity between executive management and program staff


• Must relate well to supervisor


• Upholds decisions in the face of challenges or adversity


• Accept responsibility for problems


• Seek and use feedback


• Responsible for comprehensive program planning and implementation of that plan after approval by the CEO, Governing Board. 


• Effectively balance competing priorities


• Establish aggressive goals and is persistent in achieving them                                                                   


• Responsible for providing leadership to program


• Has a clear vision for the future and the ability to plan effectively


• Inspire others toward the future direction


• Gain support of others


• Manage conflict productively


• Actively involved in monitoring and measuring Program Performance Improvement as well as participating in PI teams.


• Other duties as assigned.

No direct supervision of staff. The above duties reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle work functions of the job, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position. These duties and responsibilities are the expectations upon which performance is measured.

 Technical Competencies:

• Ability to translate program vision into clear objectives and practical action plans


• Knows when to and when not to use teams 


• Ability to justify and sell ideas


• Ability to energize others


• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations


• High moral and ethical values.


• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.


• Interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team.


• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries.


• Maturity of behavior and judgment. Ability to analyze situations and make independent judgments as regards the care and treatment of residents under supervision.


• Ability to remain flexible to accommodate changes in work schedule.


• Adapts easily to new situations.


• Exceptional verbal and written skills are required to effectively express ideas and views when (a) speaking to groups, staff, outside professionals and corporate officers; (b) for preparing written reports; for (c) clarification in supervising and delegating responsibility to department heads.


• Must be capable of relating to people in a manner to win confidence and establish support.


• Ability to evaluate and utilize data from statistical reports, budgets and descriptions of programs.


• Must possess initiative and judgment capabilities to organize and plan activities, systematize procedures, promote favorable public relations and make decisions affecting service delivery to residents.


• Must be flexible to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job. 

·        Five years of progressive experience in a mental health setting and must possess direct clinical training and work in the    areas of alcohol and drug abuse with adolescents.

·        Must possess 2 years of staff supervision and program operations experience, preferably within a residential setting.

·        Must possess the appropriate level of licensure or certification.

·        Must possess licensing/accreditation experience.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:

Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Recognition Programs


• Referral Bonus opportunities


• And More!

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.