AUGUST 14, 2017(CURRENTLY OPEN)
TITLE:MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PSYCHIATRY SERVICES &
PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
SALARY:NEGOTIABLE
HOURS:40 HOURS PER WEEK
(MONDAY-FRIDAY) (WEEKEND IF REQUIRED)
DESCRIPTION:
The Chief of Psychiatry Services provides clinical leadership necessary to achieve the CMHC mission and objectives in collaboration with the Executive Director and staff. He/she supports the Policies, Rules and Regulations of the facility. Assists with the overall medical Quality Management of the facility, providing leadership and guidance for physicians, allied staff, and the facility’s clinical staff.Supervises and evaluates psychiatric treatment provided in the program for all patients.Meets with treatment team (at least weekly) to discuss each patient admitted and treatment being provided; signs off on approved treatment plans/reviews.Collaborates with attending physicians (at least weekly) to discuss patients, treatment team recommendations, and program integrity.Provide medical consultations to other staff members.Meets with Vice-President of Behavioral Health Services to discuss: planning and development of in-services and educational training for staff.Provides in-services at least monthly for staff and/or community.Meets with Vice-President of Behavioral Health Services and/or Chief Medical Officer to discuss: new program track, maintenance of existing tracks, overall program development.Provides on-site clinical supervision of clinical staff on a weekly basis for one hour.Provides on-site peer review utilization management on the quality and efficiency of clinical services and professional performance; conducts random medical record reviews on a weekly basis.Participates in assigned Committee meetings monthly, providing input and feedback as necessary.Participates in Performance Improvement Activities in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and/or Clinical Coordinator.Provides Community Services activities and Referral Development activities as needed in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Community Services Representative.Provides review of clinical privileges of new physicians and orients new physicians to facility guidelines re: practice and treatment of patients.Performs other duties as assigned.
TO: #GR 4604
QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine; is a Board-Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist. At least one-year experience in a Partial Hospitalization or outpatient setting, serving in an administrative function preferred.Licensed to practice medicine (MD or DO) in the state of Florida. DEA Certificate, maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.Must possess the ability to supervise the clinical staff, exhibits mature judgment; maintains confidentiality and has strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates expertise in Group, Family, and Individual Therapy; Utilization Management, Quality Assurance, and Performance Improvement activities.Must be computer literate.
WHERE TO APPLY:
PROMOTIONAL CLOSING:AUGUST 21, 2017
PUBLIC CLOSING:AUGUST 28, 2017
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PREFRENCE IN APPOINTMENT WILL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANSAND SPOUSES.