Behavioral Health Medical Director-Psychiatrist Or Hspp (In License) (Indianapolis, In)

Job Description
Acentra seeks a Behavioral Health Medical Director Psychiatrist or HSPP (Indiana license) to join our growing team for a Hybrid role in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Job Summary:

Evaluate, redirect, and/or respond to inquiries from physicians, providers, and customers. Consult with general and/or specialty practitioners regularly and as necessary as business needs require.
Respond to telephone calls and letters to foster appropriate external relationships with attending physicians/ surgeons/behavioral health providers.
Analyze and remain current on national, state, and local regulations and legislation that impact the healthcare profession.
Review pediatric medical literature, information trends, experiences, and approaches, and assist in the development of strategic plans for clinical improvements.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Participate in activities specific to contractual arrangements, i.E., Fair Hearings and Appeals.
Provide medical expertise with respect to planning and establishing goals and policies to improve medical management.
Conduct peer-to-peer physician consultations as requested or required and document consultations.
Work with medical, nursing, and administrative staff to identify matters needing shared attention.
Discuss, inform, and facilitate communication and interaction between staff with customers.
Provide and review for medical necessity for services (e.G., PRTF, ABA, and Mental Health, including Psychiatry).
The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.
The selected candidate must reside within a commutable distance from Indianapolis, Indiana, or surrounding counties to attend hearings in person when needed.
Indiana MD or DO licensure is required OR Health Services Provider in Psychology (HSPP) (Ph.D.).