Geisinger Health System

Chief Medical Officer Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Geisinger Health System$250K — $300K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
  • Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania required.
  • Experience in behavioral health management or clinical leadership preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychiatry and behavioral health care.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership for the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health joint venture hospital.
  • Define protocols and assist in medical decision-making for patient care.
  • Develop and implement clinical policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Oversee quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
  • Lead and mentor a team of psychiatrists and advanced practice providers.
  • Foster an educational culture for training healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in hospital leadership meetings and committees to drive strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including vision and dental available from day one.
  • Encouraging collaborative and collegial work atmosphere.
  • Opportunities for medical education and training support.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workforce.
Full Job Description
Location:
Behavioral Health Center Northeast

Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
Provides clinical leadership for the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health joint venture hospital. Will ensure high-quality patient care, clinical
innovation, and fostering of strong academic and community partnerships. Will work collaboratively with hospital leadership to align medical
operations with the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Job Duties:

Chief Medical Officer Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - Northeast Region
  • Responsible for the quality, efficiency, and management of delivering services within the Department.
  • Responsible for defining protocols and assisting in decision-making pertaining to the medical and clinical care of patients.
  • Responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of medical services, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care that aligns with our mission.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing clinical protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and best practices in behavioral health care.
  • Responsible for overseeing patient safety, quality improvement, and performance initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of care and patient outcomes.
  • Provide direct patient care and assist other departments with direct interactions with physician's staff.
  • Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and other staff within the facility, division, corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and advanced practice providers, ensuring an engaged and high performing workforce.
  • Foster a culture of medical education and training, supporting residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals and learners.
  • Monitor and supervise assigned staff for adherence to established medical and clinical policies.
  • Provide back-up call coverage when needed.
  • Participate in hospital and department leadership meetings, committees and initiatives.
  • Serve in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel.
  • Secure physical exam and history from patients.
  • Request appropriate diagnostic testing, clinical evaluation, and prescribe medications and treatments.
  • Assist in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients and maintain current clinical medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation and industry practice, as well as facility, clinic, or corporate policies and procedures.
  • Develop organizational goals and objectives and devise strategies and policies to meet those goals.
  • Develop, approve, implement, and update the general policies, protocols, and procedures of the facility.
  • Support the development and expansion of inpatient services and community-based behavioral health programs to improve care continuity.
  • Must possess 3-5 years of leadership experience.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Education:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:
Office Administration

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
Learn more about Geisinger Health System
Size
32,000 employees
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Founded
1915

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