at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Mar 21, 2024, 11:09:03 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:30P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NONENonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
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Job Summary
The Chair of the Division of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry will coordinate clinical services and directly manage all staff within the assigned service area(s). The Division Chair for Adult Services will oversee psychiatric clinicians, administrators, and service contracts within the Adult Outpatient Clinics. In addition to administrative duties, this adult psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid medical disease and mental illness. The Division Chair provides initial psychiatric consultations in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings in the Cook County Health (CCH). The Division Chair provides ongoing medication management to patients in outpatient psychiatry clinics and to patients in Cook County Health as needed.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
*Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
*Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
*Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
*Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
*Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
*Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
*Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
*Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
*Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
General Administrative Responsibilities continued
*Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
*Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
*Supervises clinical services of adult psychiatrists, adult psychologists, neuropsychologist(s), and psychiatric nurse clinicians within the service area.
*Coordinates patient care schedules in Cerner with provider schedules to ensure minimal wait time and superior quality within the service areas. Oversees patient flow in clinical area(s) including oversight of clerical staff in area.
*Arranges clinical coverage schedules in conjunction with sick, vacation and educational time off requests from reporting staff member.
*Provides direct feedback to staff and hospital administration regarding functioning of adult psychiatric clinical services.
*Performs semiannual reviews of each reporting staff person with the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry (Department Chair) as part of the Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE).
*Oversees the development and implementation of clinical research programs within the service area(s).
*Assists the Department Chair in the assessment of mental health and substance abuse needs in our adult populations and in the provision of care for these patients throughout CCH.
*Agrees to the terms of the CCH's standards for Division Chair and outside dual employment.
*Provides general psychiatric assessment to referred patients in the CCH Clinics. Provide ongoing medication management to these patients.
*Provides education to patients, families, students, medical residents and clinic staff regarding mental health screening and treatment within a medical practice.
*Documents all encounters with patients in medical record and communicate diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff. Report any cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with State of Illinois Law and CCH Policies.
*Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees. Participate in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities. Engage in OPPE within the Department.
*Maintains an active clinical load of at least 80%.
*Performs other duties as assigned by... For full info follow application link.
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