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Description
Position At a Glance
Job Title: Director of Medical Services
Department: Medical Services
Supervisory Chain Of Command
Directs and manages all operations of the medical services department, ensuring viable, consistent, and continued services throughout the 10-county range. Hires and supervises all nursing personnel of all license types and staff across the region.
Compensation
Salary Level $73.92 Hourly/$153,750.00 Annual
Responsibilities And Qualifications
Essential Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
$140,000-$150,000
Description
Position At a Glance
Job Title: Director of Medical Services
Department: Medical Services
Supervisory Chain Of Command
- Direct Supervisor: Chief Clinical Officer
- Tertiary Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
- Chief-Level Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Directs and manages all operations of the medical services department, ensuring viable, consistent, and continued services throughout the 10-county range. Hires and supervises all nursing personnel of all license types and staff across the region.
Compensation
Salary Level $73.92 Hourly/$153,750.00 Annual
Responsibilities And Qualifications
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage the Medical Services program throughout Pawnee's 10 county area to ensure the viability, consistency, and continuity of quality services.
- Hire, supervise and evaluate qualified staff and ensure they are trained to meet the needs of the Medical Services program. Document concerns and provide feedback as necessary.
- Maintain an appropriate staffing level that meets the needs of the program as well as the financial plan of the agency.
- Plan, prepare and manage a budget that balances the needs of the Medical Services program with the financial objectives of Pawnee Mental Health Services.
- Work cooperatively with administrative program directors and their staff in managing those aspects of the Medical Services program.
- Work cooperatively with clinical program directors and their staffs to ensure the efficient and effective coordination of services.
- Oversee progress of all Medical Services staff toward meeting established client care expectation and documentation expectations and take appropriate action to ensure compliance as necessary.
- Develop, refine and review policies and procedures related to all activities of the Medical Services program.
- Become familiar with and adhere to all clinical standards, procedures and licensing regulations for Medical Services.
- Oversee and participate in the development of specialized clinical services offered through the Medical Services program.
- Serve as liaison with state and local mental health, health care, and social services organizations related to Medical Services.
- Provide reports, information and data concerning Medical Services’ activities as requested.
- Monitor and assist as needed in audits or reviews performed internally and by outside agencies.
- Provide direct services as outlined in the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner position description.
- Provide medical and medication consultation to non-medical staff members in the context of program staffing.
- Provide clinical supervision to appropriate staff.
- Develop, monitor, and review strategic plans for Medical Services based upon community and client needs, within regulatory standards and work toward their completion.
- Act as liaison to the Pawnee Board of Directors in matters involving the Medical Services program.
- Advises, consults, and serves as a member of the management team in the development and execution of short term and long-range plans based on agency goals, strategic planning, and growth objectives.
- Works under protocol of the Medical Director and is clinically supervised by the Medical Director.
- Maintain and advance knowledge and skills related to field of work through regular review of pertinent materials and attendance at training events.
- Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by PMHS Policy and Procedure and any applicable ethical codes within field of employment.
- Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
Required
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice as an APRN in Kansas. Graduation from a Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialist program ANCC certification is required.
- Basic personal computer skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
Preferred
- Experience in a community mental health setting with clients of all ages.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- Experience with Microsoft Office software.
$140,000-$150,000
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000