Director of Psychiatric Operations

Purpose:As our Director of Psychiatric Operations, under the supervision of the Executive Vice President of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Operations, provides the necessary vision and leadership to ensure the medical standard of care. The Director of Psychiatric Operations implements Clinica Family Health and Wellness' (CFHW) strategic goals as outlined by executive team, organizational values, evidence-based practice approaches, and procedures, and other activities to support safe and appropriate psychiatric care throughout the organization at all locations.Job Summary:You will provide medical leadership and oversight at all locations of CFHW through management, administrative supervision (APPs and MDDOs), and clinical supervision (MDDOs) of medical staff. To direct programming and management of medical staff procedures, collaborative work and relationships with leadership teams and external partners to facilitate integrated mental health and substance use disorder care. This position will also carry a caseload of patients. Supervision of medical staff dependent upon degree.You Will:Continually assess and oversee programs consistent with evidenced based medicine.Ensure programs are responsive to medical and contractual requirements and congruent with CPHW's emphasis on high quality patient service and outcomes. In collaboration with other leadership staff, continually monitor and ensure the needs of diverse patients are met across the continuum of care.Work collaboratively as a member of the Leadership Team and actively participates in strategic planning for CFHW's future direction.Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and consistently applied to support continuity of care, cultural competence, high quality outcomes, and efficient use of resources based on a recovery model.Collaborate and form partnerships internally at CFHW and externally with community agencies. Effectively communicate and work with staff at all levels of the organization to promote and enhance employee engagement and feedbackParticipate in various committees at CFHW to bring medical and program expertise to decision making bodies.Develop and monitor budget(s) and continually assess opportunities for improved financial performanceOversee the delivery of psychiatric care in all locations and departments in the agency (MDDO only)Lead medical integration across all teams at the agency.Lead patient safety projects to bring the agency to medical standards.Address critical incidents and treatment case reviews and leads efforts to reform systems to improve patient safety and outcomes (MDDO only).Facilitate collaboration between healthcare and administrative areas.Monitor operational goals and performance indicators for team performance. Meet defined personal and department goals and activity metrics.Support and demonstrate CFHW's mission, vision and values through both behavior and job performance.Follow policies, procedures, Compliance Plan, and Standards of Conduct daily.Hold a caseload of patientsAs the Director of Psychiatric Operations, you will:Supervise direct patient care (MDDO only).Provide leadership, training, and ongoing supervision to staff.Hire, train, and develop a diverse group of staff who possess a wide range of abilities and professional competencies to deliver effective service to patients.Lead regular and frequent staff meetings to promote teamwork, sustain an aligned and energized work force, promote communication, and provide team direction.Give frequent, specific, honest, candid, and immediate feedback, positive and constructive, to staff and colleagues at all levels of the organization.Engage staff in the decision-making process and provide context about how or why decisions are made.Ensure staff are trained adequately to perform duties (MDDO only).Demonstrate awareness, support, and appreciation for cultural and diversity issues.Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations that direct MHP's staff, services, and business practices.Provide guidance and hold staff accountable for compliance to MHP performance expectations.Seek consultation as needed to ensure accurate interpretation and consistent application of MHP policies, procedures, and practices.Establish and clarify expectations, provide on-going coaching and feedback, and administer the catalytic coaching process with staff.Manage performance concerns in a timely manner as applicable.Through the lens of a recovery model, manage the supervision of staff on a routine and frequent basis, to ensure high quality, effective and efficient services, and to ensure accurate and timely documentation.Is that a YES? Now is the time to jump on this opportunity to contribute to Mental Health Partners and join our mission.What's In It For YouA 40 hrs. per week role and with benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plan)Engaged employer who believes you are an important factor in delivering our mission to the community.Training, personal, and professional growth opportunitiesLeadership support that will contribute to your development.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.As a condition of employment, you will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination (and any subsequent boosters) and the annual influenza vaccine. Medical exemptions or religious accommodations may be requested.What we need for this job:M.D. or D.O. degree (or international equivalent) with ACGME accredited residency training program in general psychiatry with at least two years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role. Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) with at least 5 years of leadership experience.Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado.Board certification in psychiatry is preferred.DEA certification required. At least five years of experience providing direct service to a diverse population of patients.

Created: 2025-02-24