Filminflorida
MEDICAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 60073385
Filminflorida, Macclenny, Florida, United States, 32063
Overview
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. NEFSH is a tobacco-free facility. To be considered for this position, responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application. This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Medical Executive Director at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. The position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities, require independent judgment, initiative in carrying out duties, and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities
This is a professional work role supervising and directing employees, including communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating staff, planning and directing their work, and having authority to recommend actions such as hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (e.g., recognition, reward, corrective action). This is a professional position in a large mental health facility functioning as the Medical Executive Director (MED). The incumbent maintains a positive, professional attitude and ensures individuals receive comprehensive medical and mental health services in a cost effective, customer oriented manner. Adheres to medical ethics and standards in an outcome-oriented management system while respecting patients’ constitutional rights. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: Ensures that all Psychiatric and Primary Care treatment at NEFSH are administered in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and State and Federal Statutes. Through the Associate Medical Executive Director (MED), employs and directs all Senior Physicians. Administers effectively, directs and assumes operational responsibility for all physician-based services at Northeast Florida State Hospital. Researches, designs and writes policies and operating procedures related to clinical services used by all levels of clinical staff. Administers clinical personnel matters in compliance with applicable Personnel Rules & Regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Develops recognized programs of resident care, which lead to customer satisfaction. Assists in developing the hospital’s budget, costing out programs, establishing expenditure priorities, and administering expenditures to maintain budget integrity while controlling costs. Serves as a consultant in matters relating to psychiatry, general medicine and clinical administration. Recruits medical staff, privileges and credentials all members of the professional clinical staff at NEFSH, on a bi-annual basis. Reviews and monitors daily reports of activities and incidents. Seeks, compiles and provides information, advisories and reports to keep clinical staff informed of current developments. As part of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), participates in and chairs meetings related to clinical service delivery and hospital management as it relates to resident care. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and academic institutions/other hospitals, which may entail traveling to such institutions and hospitals. Participates in administrative matters that bear on clinical issues called for by the Department and/or hospital policy and procedures. Maintains membership to the Department of Children and Families Clinical Advisory Committee. As Director of the Medical Staff, conducts monthly meetings with physicians and is responsible for assuring implementation of the Medical Staff by-laws, Rules and Regulations. In conjunction with the Associate MED, participates in recruitment, credentialing, committee staff work, maintenance of medical standards and executive committee work including administrative actions and recommendations to the Hospital’s Governing Body. Ensures through the Medical Staff that standards of medical care strive for treatment excellence and efficiency. Conducts monthly Department Head Meetings with all Direct Reports. Writes and reviews correspondence, reports, opinions on matters relating to clinical practice as assigned by the Hospital Administrator and/or the Program Office. Assists in interviewing, selecting and training new employees. Approve submitted timesheets and leave requests on the Kronos and People First systems for all direct reports. Supervises all direct reports ensuring they meet performance standards, adhere to professional practice standards, receive quarterly coaching, and follow an Employee Development Plan. Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises the system for obtaining consultant services for patients with special problems for all external procedures. Participates as a consultant in departmental in-servicing meetings and programs. Reviews records of problem cases and sets up case conferences on topics of interest for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in association with the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry. Establishes selected cases for consultation to validate treatment excellence and efficiency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Certification in CPR, MANDT, Infection Control, Customer Service, and annual OSHA requirements. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs with safety equipment; prolonged sitting/standing, bending, reaching, and stooping may be required. Ability to walk extended distances across campus. Intervention with combative individuals may be required. Some driving may be required. Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area (psychiatry) can substitute for the required experience. Preference
Board-certified applicants with a minimum of five years’ experience in a mental health setting or previous experience as a MED in a mental health setting. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Health insurance Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance Dental, vision and supplemental insurance Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
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Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; Flexible Spending Accounts; Opportunities for career advancement; Tuition waiver for public college courses; US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION: All male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov RETIREE NOTICE: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with the FRS on how re-employment affects benefits. BACKGROUND SCREENING: Employment requires successful completion of a State and National criminal history check and may include fingerprinting through FDLE and FBI as part of screening. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available.
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. NEFSH is a tobacco-free facility. To be considered for this position, responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application. This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Medical Executive Director at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. The position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities, require independent judgment, initiative in carrying out duties, and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities
This is a professional work role supervising and directing employees, including communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating staff, planning and directing their work, and having authority to recommend actions such as hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (e.g., recognition, reward, corrective action). This is a professional position in a large mental health facility functioning as the Medical Executive Director (MED). The incumbent maintains a positive, professional attitude and ensures individuals receive comprehensive medical and mental health services in a cost effective, customer oriented manner. Adheres to medical ethics and standards in an outcome-oriented management system while respecting patients’ constitutional rights. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: Ensures that all Psychiatric and Primary Care treatment at NEFSH are administered in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and State and Federal Statutes. Through the Associate Medical Executive Director (MED), employs and directs all Senior Physicians. Administers effectively, directs and assumes operational responsibility for all physician-based services at Northeast Florida State Hospital. Researches, designs and writes policies and operating procedures related to clinical services used by all levels of clinical staff. Administers clinical personnel matters in compliance with applicable Personnel Rules & Regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Develops recognized programs of resident care, which lead to customer satisfaction. Assists in developing the hospital’s budget, costing out programs, establishing expenditure priorities, and administering expenditures to maintain budget integrity while controlling costs. Serves as a consultant in matters relating to psychiatry, general medicine and clinical administration. Recruits medical staff, privileges and credentials all members of the professional clinical staff at NEFSH, on a bi-annual basis. Reviews and monitors daily reports of activities and incidents. Seeks, compiles and provides information, advisories and reports to keep clinical staff informed of current developments. As part of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), participates in and chairs meetings related to clinical service delivery and hospital management as it relates to resident care. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and academic institutions/other hospitals, which may entail traveling to such institutions and hospitals. Participates in administrative matters that bear on clinical issues called for by the Department and/or hospital policy and procedures. Maintains membership to the Department of Children and Families Clinical Advisory Committee. As Director of the Medical Staff, conducts monthly meetings with physicians and is responsible for assuring implementation of the Medical Staff by-laws, Rules and Regulations. In conjunction with the Associate MED, participates in recruitment, credentialing, committee staff work, maintenance of medical standards and executive committee work including administrative actions and recommendations to the Hospital’s Governing Body. Ensures through the Medical Staff that standards of medical care strive for treatment excellence and efficiency. Conducts monthly Department Head Meetings with all Direct Reports. Writes and reviews correspondence, reports, opinions on matters relating to clinical practice as assigned by the Hospital Administrator and/or the Program Office. Assists in interviewing, selecting and training new employees. Approve submitted timesheets and leave requests on the Kronos and People First systems for all direct reports. Supervises all direct reports ensuring they meet performance standards, adhere to professional practice standards, receive quarterly coaching, and follow an Employee Development Plan. Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises the system for obtaining consultant services for patients with special problems for all external procedures. Participates as a consultant in departmental in-servicing meetings and programs. Reviews records of problem cases and sets up case conferences on topics of interest for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in association with the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry. Establishes selected cases for consultation to validate treatment excellence and efficiency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Certification in CPR, MANDT, Infection Control, Customer Service, and annual OSHA requirements. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs with safety equipment; prolonged sitting/standing, bending, reaching, and stooping may be required. Ability to walk extended distances across campus. Intervention with combative individuals may be required. Some driving may be required. Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area (psychiatry) can substitute for the required experience. Preference
Board-certified applicants with a minimum of five years’ experience in a mental health setting or previous experience as a MED in a mental health setting. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Health insurance Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance Dental, vision and supplemental insurance Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
For more information, please click www.myfrs.com
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; Flexible Spending Accounts; Opportunities for career advancement; Tuition waiver for public college courses; US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION: All male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov RETIREE NOTICE: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with the FRS on how re-employment affects benefits. BACKGROUND SCREENING: Employment requires successful completion of a State and National criminal history check and may include fingerprinting through FDLE and FBI as part of screening. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available.
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