Director, Department of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice

Acclaim Physician Group, Inc. (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS's mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim's goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Texas Christian University Medical School.

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Job Title:

Director, Department of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice

Requisition Number:

req28567

Location:

Center for Behavioral Health Recovery

Job Description:

The Director of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice role is intended for an existing provider who will shift a portion of their clinical time into administrative leadership (0.4 FTE). In partnership with department leadership, the Director will guide the vision, strategy, direction, and overall performance of key operational and clinical domains, including administration and leadership, workforce planning and utilization, scope of
practice and regulatory oversight, ambulatory and inpatient clinical practice,
professional performance, development/training and other programs, and
processes of central APP support. In partnership with physicians, nursing and
operational leaders, the Director, Advanced Practice Providers provides system
leadership to meet the strategies, goals, and performance targets of the
institution's mission, strategic plan, and APP workforce needs. The director
has oversight of the Advanced Practice providers and their functions as expert
clinicians within their defined scope of practice assuring performance of
selected tasks and services in collaboration with the Department of Behavioral
Health Physicians.

About Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group:

 Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group (Acclaim) is a
multi-specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse
practitioners, and physician assistants who partner with JPS Health Network
(JPS). Acclaim supports JPS's mission of transforming healthcare delivery for
the communities we serve. From primary care to surgery to a full range of
specialties, Acclaim's goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for
every patient, every time.
JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of
Tarrant County for over 100 years, covering a population of 3.5+ million. As
the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS is also an urban
teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical
students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the
largest family medicine residency in the nation.

Reporting:

The Director, Department of Behavioral
Health Advanced Practice reports to the chair of their respective service line.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a
  liaison between practicing APP staff and supervising physician
• Serve as a
  liaison between APP staff and Medical Staff Office for credentialing and
  privileging
• Collaborate
  with the Acclaim Senior Director of Advanced Practice
• Partner with
  department administrator and physician executive for alignment with
  departmental goals
• Management of
  all Department of Behavioral Health advanced practitioners including but
  not limited to:
  a. Ensuring all licensure and certifications are active
  b. Appropriate credentialing for scope of practice for all
  APPs
  c. Conflict resolution
• Serve as the
  APP representative in Department of Behavioral Health Peer Review and
  operational meetings
• Develop,
  implement and sustain process and quality improvement programs within the
  Department of Behavioral Health
• Participate in
  research and publication activities
• Develop or
  promote continuing education opportunities to maintain staff education and
  competencies
• Participate in
  regular staff rounding
• Participate and
  complete yearly evaluation for all APP staff
• Responsible for
  management of Advanced Practitioners regarding their individual
  performance and overall Advanced
• Practice program. Selects, trains,
  motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum
  utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal
  service to both internal and external customers
• Has oversight
  of department protocol and use of these protocols by employees for patient
  treatment.
• Works in close
  partnership with leaders for the cohesive oversight of the processes and
  staff involved ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care. Develops
  effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable
  state/federal laws, and the program requirements
• Identifies and
  analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flow for the Department of
  Behavioral Health and suggests or implements appropriate changes to
  improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the
  overall goals of JPS, Acclaim and the Department of Behavioral Health
• Works closely
  with the Department Administrator to develop and monitor the annual budget
  in the areas of salaries, materials and supplies, educational and paid
  time off to ensure that the department has the necessary funds to carry
  out established goals and objectives.
• Assists in
  developing, implementing, monitoring annual goals and objectives for the
  Department of Behavioral Health that support the missions and objectives
  of JPS and Acclaim
• Identifies ways
  to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as
  external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements
  and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and
  mission of JPS and Acclaim
• Performs other
  job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education and
Experience:

•  Bachelor's degree in science discipline or healthcare related field
  Master's degree in nursing or equivalent master's level education as
  Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant
•  2 years as an APP actively practicing with program management

Preferred Education and
Experience:

• Previous experience in related field of specialty
• Management and project implementation/management

Required
Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners or equivalent from
  licensing board in the State of Texas
  Or Active PA License and Active PA board certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Location Address: 
601 W. Terrell St.
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States