Associate Chief of Psychiatry

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Oct 31, 2024
Description The Associate Chief of Psychiatry, in concert with the Division Chief, promotes a vision consistent with the mission of CNHS, and a strategic plan to provide access to patients and families who need psychiatric services. Is responsible to develop and implement outcome metrics in concert with the Chief to meet the highest clinical performance. Works with Chief to set standards of excellence for faculty within the division. Develops policy and procedures and collaborates with outside departments in the care and treatment of children in need of psychiatric care. Takes an active role in the clinical schedules to ensure coverage of all sites and locations where psychiatric care is provided. Maintains professional standards of the division and help on-board new faculty. Also represents the Chief and the Division with workgroups and activities when Chief is not able to attend. Assists hospital management in the preparation for external reviews and facilitates programs within the psychiatry division. The Associate Chief is a leader in clinical service in the division, providing exemplary psychiatric care. Qualifications Minimum Education Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school with a residency in General Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years as an attending physician in inpatient and outpatient services (Required) Required Licenses and Certifications Unrestricted license in the District of Columbia, MD and Virginia and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center. (Required) Board certified in General Psychiatry (Required) Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Required) Functional Accountabilities Commitment to World Class Care Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner. Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication. Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership. Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate. Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies. Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees. Commitment to Advocacy Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives. Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being. Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques. Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being. Commitment to Research Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty. Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals. Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects. Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc. Commitment to Education Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees. Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs. Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts. Provide timely feedback to trainees. Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver. Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively. Commitment to Quality & Compliance Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation. Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement. Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees. Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them. Strategy Development Develop, in concert with the Center leadership, a divisional vision consistent with the mission of CNH and a strategic plan to implement the highest clinical care of Mental and Behavioral Health. Anticipate future strategic, operational, and financial trends and consequences in the marketplace, technology, and healthcare innovations. Develop planning scenarios and formulate strategies. Identify and assess all variables that may impact patient outcomes. Establish standards and monitors the clinical performance of the division; develop policies and procedures that are necessary to support the provision of care provided by the Division and the clinical outcome/quality goals of CNMC in conjunction with the Chief. Set the clinical directions for the Division and its members, in concert with the Center leadership and Chief. Take a leadership role in promoting the activity of the Division to enhance CNMC's clinical and academic reputation within the community and, as appropriate, nationally/internationally, and work, in concert with the institution, in marketing of Division activities. Develop the clinical operational activities of the Division, including activities specific to the Division that affects the operations. This may include intramural as well as regional and national education. Ensure adherence within the Division of the hospital and medical staff bylaws and policies and procedures. Participate in financial planning and budget preparation for the resource needs of the division. In conjunction with the Chief work to best align resources to meet patient demand, participating in philanthropic opportunities, if necessary, for future capital planning and purchases. Track, monitor, and evaluate best resource allocation to patient demand and increase access to the Division. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Leader) Deliver Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs Engage Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance Hire staff and develop their capabilities Monitor and promote strong employee engagement Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Physicians / Physicians Leadership Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting : Sep 11, 2024, 10:24:40 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 150000 - 450000