at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 31, 2024, 1:47:37 PMClosing Date:Aug 14, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-time
Collective Bargaining Unit:NONEPosting Salary:COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - Psychiatry
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JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Director, Crisis Triage and Stabilization Center will be responsible for managing care delivered in the Crisis Triage and Stabilization Center (CTSC).The CTSC is an adult unit consisting of patients needing acute treatment for various mental health conditions requiring up to twenty-four hours of care with dispositions to other levels of care as indicated.Clinical activity will take place at Provident Hospital and will also include consultations in the Emergency Department, behavioral health intake, inpatient medical/surgical units, and Intensive Care Unit.
Typical Duties
*Provides clinical leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care to patients in crisis.
*Provides clinical and administrative supervision of assigned psychiatric providers.
*Provides on-call coverage as needed to respond to urgent psychiatric consultations, admissions, or clinical emergencies outside of regular business hours.
*Arranges clinical coverage schedules for psychiatric providers assigned to the unit.
*Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
*Provides direct feedback to staff and hospital administration regarding functioning of the service.
*Performs semiannual reviews of each reporting staff person with the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry as part of the Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE).
*Contributes to the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the operation of the crisis stabilization unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in psychiatric care.
*Ensures safety, evaluates need for further treatment hospitalization, and provides appropriate pharmacotherapy for these patients.
*Provides education to patients, 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 communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff.
*Reports any cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with the State of Illinois Law and Cook County Health (CCH) policies.
*Refers patients to appropriate. psychiatric, medical/surgical and social services.
*Collaborates with other healthcare providers, including emergency department staff, outpatient mental health providers, and community agencies, to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients before and after admission to the crisis stabilization unit.
*Participates in quality improvement activities, such as case reviews, peer consultations, and performance evaluations, to enhance the effectiveness and safety of psychiatric care delivery.
*Maintains active licensure with the Stale of Illinois, active credentials with the CCH and active board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Engages in OPPE within the Department
*Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees.
*Ensures all operations are consistent with regulatory requirements and best practices.
*Maintains an active clinical load of at least 50%.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from accredited program and General Psychiatry residency from accredited program
*Licensed as a physician and a surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
*Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
*American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board Certified in General Psychiatry
*Three (3) years of clinical practice experience working with patients in psychiatric crisis or inpatient unit
*Two (2) years of leadership experience within a hospital or health system
Preferred Qualifications
*Five (5) years of experience providing psychiatric evaluation and treatment to... For full info follow application link.
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