Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center, M-8, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P27140

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI); an Office of Mental Health (OMH) research facility, is recruiting a Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center, M-8. The Clinical Director serves as the facility's Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants at NYSPI. This includes all inpatient units, outpatient/community services, the Washington Heights Community Service, the First Episode Psychosis Program, the Adult Resident's outpatient clinic, and the Children's Day Unit. The Clinical Director will:
• Participate in overall executive management and strategic plan development.
• Oversee the credentialing and privileging process.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACGME, and other external accrediting bodies' standards, rules, and regulations.
• Promote culturally competent, person-centered, and recovery-focused care.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by the NYSPI Executive Director.The Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of NYSPI is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers so that they can reach their goal of recovery.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications 1. License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada;AND2. Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying body;AND3. Seven years of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two years of which must have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing direction to staff regarding program objectives and the implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various clinical specialists. AND4. Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments About NYSPISince its inception, NYSPI has been at the forefront of psychiatry, making major contributions to the clinical care and understanding of individuals with mental illness. Located in Manhattan overlooking the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge, NYSPI provides a state-of-the-art environment for patient care, education, and research. The Institute is also the primary location of research and education activities for the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital. If you would like to join NYSPI and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:
• Generous paid time off, including thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.
• Defense and indemnification protection, which is broader in scope than typical medical malpractice insurance. Location pay of $4,000.

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