EMPLOYER INFORMATION: Clifford Beers is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants of health in order to improve health, resiliency, and quality of life for children, families, and communities.

PURPOSE: This position supports the implementation of medical policies for the entire organization as well as ensures the delivery of quality patient care. This role will report to the COO & General Counsel and is part of the Senior Leadership Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates and/or leads committees and work groups to set and enforce clinical standards agency-wide.
Responsible for signing and/or appropriately delegating the signing of treatment plans.
Participates in administrative and clinical meetings as requested by supervisor.
Leads and participates in new clinical service design, development, and implementation.
Responds to crisis situations as senior leadership in a timely fashion.
Follows The Joint Commission standards such as Peer to Peer review of psychiatrists.
Supervise the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows and medical students.
Works collaboratively throughout the organization to ensure the adoption of standards and policies for all functional aspects of clinical services that result in patient care improvements.
Evaluates and provides comprehensive treatment for psychiatric disorders.
Monitors effectiveness of prescribed treatment modalities.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members related to behavioral and physical health.
Provides appropriate consultation to other (sub) specialty practitioners.
Maintains up-to-date clinical records.
Submits requested agency and state data and reports, following required standards/protocols and timelines.
Adheres to rules and regulations as required by TJC and other regulatory agencies.
Stays up-to-date of new developments in the psychiatric treatment of children and adults.
Leverages telehealth technologies as appropriate.
Provides in-service training as needed.
Performs other duties as directed.
Maintains a client case load as agreed to by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES: Must demonstrate the following competencies:

Diversity and Inclusion: Foster an environment in which all members of the Clifford Beers community, from staff to partners and patients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of Clifford Beers. Employees must make every effort to:
- Treat others with respect.
- Practice cultural humility.
- Elicit and welcome different points of view.
Integrity: Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees must make every effort to:
- Be accountable for his or her own actions.
- Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees.
- Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families.
- Uphold honesty in all actions.
Excellence: Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort to:
- Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care.
- Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices.
- Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement.
Communication: The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make every effort to:
- Oral Communication:
  - Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood.
  - Express ideas concisely and respectfully.
  - Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication.
  - Hold herself or himself accountable for pitch, speed, tone, and volume of voice while speaking.
  - Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions, and appearance.
- Written Communication:
  - Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors.
  - Tailor writing style to the audience of the message.
  - Write in a respectful and tactful manner.

EDUCATION:

Board Certified or eligible in child & adolescent psychiatry.
Hold and maintain an unrestricted license to practice in CT.

SKILLS: Must demonstrate the following skills:

A proven ability to document work in Electronic Medical Records.
A proven ability to provide high-quality services to the community.
A proven ability to perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
A proven ability to maintain concise, thorough, and complete documentation regarding the diagnosis and targeted behavior(s) for which medications are prescribed, as well as anticipated effects/side effects and progress made, in compliance with all regulations.
A proven ability to provide emergency psychiatric consultation.
A proven ability to navigate between clinical service delivery and administrative duties in a manner that does not negatively affect the quality of services provided.
Demonstrates knowledge about and is able to supervise, train, and coach key medical and non-medical staff in their area of expertise.
A proven ability to build and maintain relationships between other providers to ensure the optimal health of the patient.
A proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to clearly convey information through a variety of channels to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Ability to delegate decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to (appropriate) other staff to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to guide others in accomplishing work tasks.
Ability to use appropriate methods and a flexible communication style to help build a cohesive team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

TRAVEL:

This role may require travel throughout the State of Connecticut.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

20% of the time is spent making repetitive motions.
60% of the time spent sitting.
10% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching, or kneeling.
10% of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use controls.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Indoors, Environmentally controlled.
Close Physical Proximity to coworkers.

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