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Associate Medical Director: Child and Family Programs- 6467

Community Health Resources, Manchester, Connecticut, us, 06040

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Associate Medical Director: Child and Family Programs – 6467

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Community Health Resources Location: Manchester, CT. Travel to surrounding CHR locations (Manchester, Enfield and Willimantic) may be required. Job Title:

Associate Medical Director Employment Type:

Full-time, 40 hours/wk Scheduled Hours:

Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Program/Location:

Child and Family Programs, Manchester CT – will require travel to surrounding CHR locations PC#:

1115 Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative & Clinical Management (40% effort)

Responsible for the oversight of all medical services within the Child & Family Services Division. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the provision of the Division’s medical services, assuring consistency with the agency mission, agency-wide policies and licensing and accreditation standards Coordinate and integrate medical services with treatment planning and delivery of care in close collaboration with the Medical Director and SVP for Child and Family services. Provide clinical consultation and support to Outpatient, Crisis, Community Outreach, and Residential Teams and/or arrange oversight for their meetings. Work with program managers to oversee client treatment plans. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care. Provide clinical training, education, and mentorship to medical staff, therapists and multi-disciplinary team members to enhance knowledge, promote best practices, and support professional development across the organization. Provide individual and group supervision of Division psychiatrists and APRN’s to ensure compliance with accepted practice guidelines. Facilitate and/or participate in program meetings addressing risk. Chair Outpatient Admission Review meetings to authorize treatment. Manage performance of the Child and Family Psychiatrists and APRN’s to CHR expected standards. Review the prescription practices of Division’s psychiatrists and APRN’s Review the practices of the nursing staff and medication certified residential staff to ensure adherence to appropriate medical practice. Evaluate the quality and cost-effectiveness of agency Child and Family medical services through utilization of the agency’s Performance Improvement System and through direct supervision of medical staff. Participate in agency-wide performance improvement initiatives to review and improve upon CHR standards of care for Child and Family Services.

Clinical Service (60% effort)

Provide direct clinical services to clients, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, ongoing treatment, and medication reviews for clients referred from outpatient, crisis, community outreach and residential programs. Provide 24-hour on-call availability, consultation, and support for the Division. Conduct case conferences/consultations as required internally and participate in those initiated by payers.

Qualifications

Education:

M.D. Psychiatrist – Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experience:

Experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents; experience working with a multi-disciplinary team; experience and commitment working in a managed care environment; experience in working collaboratively with professional staff from other disciplines; experience implementing Joint Commission accreditation standards; experience planning, supervising and executing a comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatric medical service program. Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current licensure by State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in CT; Board certifications in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Compensation

Salary:

$212,152/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at time of offer and are based on relevant experience, internal equity, and adherence to internal equity policy. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. For part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked. Benefits

Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years. Generous Time Off: Ample paid time off, including a birthday day off. Retirement Savings: Contributions to 403b Retirement Plan. Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance. Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development; student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites); exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities. Career Development: Free robust training curriculum, clinical supervision/mentoring, internal career fairs. Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; Calm app subscription; employee appreciation events; confidential counseling through EAP (up to 6 sessions per issue, per year). Employee Involvement: Leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees. Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters. And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, subject to eligibility. Join CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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