Medical Director
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Job Description
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- M.D./D.O. or APRN with specialty in psychiatry, licensed to practice in the state
- Extensive experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide consultation and training to all members of the team (clinical team and therapeutic supports)
- Collaborate with primary treating physicians of individuals supported by START and provide recommendations
- Consultation to psychiatric hospitals regarding treatment of individuals with IDD and mental health needs and provide recommendations
- Participate in recurring team meetings as necessary and provide recommendations
Provide on-site consultation and treatment as needed for guests receiving resource center services and therapeutic in-home coaching services. Review health needs, complete assessments, provide recommendations and follow up.
Participate in monthly CETs including supporting the Clinical Director with training, multidisciplinary assessment, recommendations and treatment planning.
Assist with the collection of MEDS assessment data and analyze the data with the assistance of START team members.
Participate in regular START network learning opportunities including quarterly Medical Director Practice Group sessions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical consultation, training, and treatment recommendations for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and psychiatric hospitals to ensure effective treatment planning and data-driven care.
Requirements
Must hold an M.D., D.O., or APRN degree with a specialty in psychiatry and a valid state license. Extensive experience in treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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