DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES

Description

Position At a Glance

Job Title: Director of Medical Services

Department: Medical Services

Supervisory Chain of Command: 

• Direct Supervisor: Chief Clinical Officer
• Tertiary Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
• Chief-Level Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Supervises: 

Directs and manages all operations of the medical services department, ensuring viable, consistent, and continued services throughout the 10-county range. Hires and supervises all nursing personnel of all license types and staff across the region.

Compensation

Salary Level $73.92 Hourly/$153,750.00 Annual

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the Medical Services program throughout Pawnee's 10 county area to ensure the viability, consistency, and continuity of quality services.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate qualified staff and ensure they are trained to meet the needs of the Medical Services program. Document concerns and provide feedback as necessary.
• Maintain an appropriate staffing level that meets the needs of the program as well as the financial plan of the agency.
• Plan, prepare and manage a budget that balances the needs of the Medical Services program with the financial objectives of Pawnee Mental Health Services.
• Work cooperatively with administrative program directors and their staff in managing those aspects of the Medical Services program. 
• Work cooperatively with clinical program directors and their staffs to ensure the efficient and effective coordination of services.
• Oversee progress of all Medical Services staff toward meeting established client care expectation and documentation expectations and take appropriate action to ensure compliance as necessary.
• Develop, refine and review policies and procedures related to all activities of the Medical Services program.
• Become familiar with and adhere to all clinical standards, procedures and licensing regulations for Medical Services.
• Oversee and participate in the development of specialized clinical services offered through the Medical Services program.
• Serve as liaison with state and local mental health, health care, and social services organizations related to Medical Services.
• Provide reports, information and data concerning Medical Services’ activities as requested.
• Monitor and assist as needed in audits or reviews performed internally and by outside agencies.
• Provide direct services as outlined in the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner position description.  
• Provide medical and medication consultation to non-medical staff members in the context of program staffing.
• Provide clinical supervision to appropriate staff.
• Develop, monitor, and review strategic plans for Medical Services based upon community and client needs, within regulatory standards and work toward their completion.
• Act as liaison to the Pawnee Board of Directors in matters involving the Medical Services program.
• Advises, consults, and serves as a member of the management team in the development and execution of short term and long-range plans based on agency goals, strategic planning, and growth objectives.
• Works under protocol of the Medical Director and is clinically supervised by the Medical Director.

Other Job Functions:

• Maintain and advance knowledge and skills related to field of work through regular review of pertinent materials and attendance at training events.
• Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by PMHS Policy and Procedure and any applicable ethical codes within field of employment.
• Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or the Executive Director.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be licensed in good standing to practice as an APRN in Kansas. Graduation from a Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialist program ANCC certification is required. 
• Basic personal computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred:

• Experience in a community mental health setting with clients of all ages.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.