Position Overview:

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) DBHIDS oversees and directs clinical strategy and operations for the DBHIDS with specific clinical leadership responsibility for the Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Addiction Services (OAS) and Community Behavioral Health (CBH). As part of the DBHIDS Executive Management Team, the CMO ensures alignment, coordination and integration of clinical initiatives and system transformation efforts across the DBHIDS and throughout the provider community. The CMO supervises the Director of Health Promotions and the Evidence-Based Practices Innovation Center (EPIC) Director. The CMO is also supported by an Administrative Assistant.

Core Expectations: 

PMHCC, Inc. will hold each employee accountable for the following expectations which align with our mission, vision and corporate code of conduct.

• Perform key responsibilities as detailed in this job description in a dependable, responsible and positive manner; consistent with all state and federal guidelines
• Serve as a role model by exemplifying professional behavior, language, skills and attire in order to promptly and accurately serve the needs of stakeholders, members and their families
• Assure adherence to PMHCC, Inc. policies and procedures; so that all work is of the highest quality and delivered in the most culturally competent and cost effective manner
• Promote and manage diversity and acceptance within PMHCC, Inc. and with all members and stakeholders by honoring and respecting their individuality, dignity and rights
• Offer suggestions and develop solutions to help promote effective and efficient work processes and innovative programs
• Actively participate in required meetings and complete all mandatory trainings
• Maintain high levels of advocacy and member confidentiality to ensure the success of PMHCC, Inc. and our mission
• Assist in assuring both internal and external program integrity by being alert to and reporting suspected instances of provider and employee fraud, waste or abuse

Position Requirements:

• Provides leadership in the development of the clinical practice guidelines, policies, procedures and performance criteria to advance principles of recovery, resilience and self-determination throughout the behavioral health system
• Routinely assesses the functioning of the services system and proactively addresses system problems, as well as develop strategies to improve clinical outcomes
• Serves as a key member of the DBHIDS Executive Management team and advises on a broad range of clinical policy and operational issues across the Philadelphia behavioral health system
• Plays a vital role in behavioral health system transformation across the DBHIDS and the provider community
• Supervises the Director of Health Promotions, the Director of Behavioral Health and Justice Related Services, the Evidence-Based Practices Innovation Center (EPIC) Director, and an Administrative Assistant
• Participates in various CBH and DBHIDS clinical, operational and financial initiatives and committees
• Collaborates with the DBHIDS Deputy Commissioners to ensure coordination of clinical, strategic planning and fiscal operations
• Collaborates with the DBHIDS Chief Financial Officer to plan for and sustain clinical operations through multiple funding streams, to conduct trend analysis on financial conditions and make recommendations to ensure efficient use of available funding
• Assists in the development of reinvestment plans related to the HealthChoices contract
• Directs clinical strategy and operations for OMH and OAS
• Directs clinical initiatives as assigned
• Represents DBHIDS on collaboration with other physical and behavioral health managed care organizations and before state agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Build and sustain relationships with co-workers and stakeholders and support efforts and deliverables. Encourage unity and help remove barriers to productivity and success
• Respect: Treat each other and our members and stakeholders with respect and sensitivity; recognizing the importance of diversity
• Member Centric: Focus on the needs of our members by providing value-added services, promoting strong relationships and going beyond basic expectations to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Honesty and Integrity: Be open and honest in all we do. Maintain the highest level of integrity at all times
• Commitment to Service Excellence: Challenge ourselves to be forward-thinking and committed to providing total member and stakeholder satisfaction, first-in-class service and high quality, innovative programs
• Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrate a deep appreciation for another’s situation and point of view. Pay attention to emotional cues, listen effectively and show an exceptional level of caring about each person’s perspectives and circumstances
• Problem Solving: Build and implement logical solutions to resolving challenges/issues by using individual knowledge and experience while taking resources, constraints and PMHCC, Inc. values into consideration
• Initiative and Self-Directed: Proactively manage time and resources in a way that ensures that all work is done in the most efficient manner while identifying and implementing initiatives without interventions from co-workers, supervisors or stakeholders
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjust approaches and behaviors in order to meet the constantly changing environment head-on and accomplish PMHCC, Inc. and individual goals. Strive to adapt to, accept and embrace change within areas of responsibility
• Communication: Effectively and appropriately share thoughts, ideas and information both written and oral. Respectfully listen to co-workers and stakeholders to gain a full understanding of issues/situations

Education and Experience:

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic medicine with unrestricted medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Satisfactory completion of an ACGME accredited general psychiatry residency program
• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in general Psychiatry and/or Child Psychiatry including mental health and substance abuse, including some experience within the medical assistance community, including experience in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity
• Thorough familiarity with medical assistance regulations
• Through familiarity with managed care principles and practices
• Thorough familiarity with system transformation principles of recovery, resilience and self determination
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

• Regularly requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling and/or repetitive wrist/hand movements for various lengths of time throughout the day
• Ability to utilize computers and office equipment to complete daily work responsibilities
• Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuation in temperature. No protective equipment routinely needed
• Must be able to adapt to continuous changes/demands of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.