The Chief of Psychiatry Services is responsible for psychiatric evaluation, consultation, treatment, and recommendations. Assists with the oversight and direction of psychiatric services at Compass Health Network as described by the policies and procedures designated by the Board of Directors, and in accordance with State, Federal and local requirements. Acts as CCBHO Acting Chief of Psychiatry.
Essential functions include :
Participates in the Executive Psychiatry Leadership Team
Provides clinical oversight of the psychiatry team in conjunction with CMO
Works closely with the Vice President of Outpatient Psychiatry Services in addressing matters of inappropriate client care, unprofessional demeanor, or other opportunities for improvement as determined by the Vice President of Outpatient Psychiatry
Assume responsibility for ensuring good client care is provided across the system in cases of emergency, provider absence, or other disruption to psychiatric services
Responsible for identifying back up resource during times the Chief of Psychiatry is unavailable
Contributes psychiatric expertise and leadership to all Compass Health Network departments and team members
Ensures members of the psychiatry team follow Best Practice Standards in delivering care, and follow policies and protocols of the Organization
Assist with the development and maintenance of written psychiatry policies and procedures
Recommend psychiatry staffing needs
Assist in the requirements of qualified psychiatric providers
Participate with the periodic review of practice management functions
Review patient satisfaction surveys and recommend modifications
Review all patient complaints as necessary
Participate in medical staff meetings
Advocate and serve as a liaison for Compass in the community
Assure compliance with all Federal and State regulations
Maintain accurate records of services provided in the EMR
Interpret clinical policies and procedures to employees, patients, visitors, and governmental agencies
Conform to the rules and regulations of the clinic and other governmental entities
Assume authority and responsibility as delineated by the Chief Medical Officer
Provide Psychiatric evaluation and treatment
Provide psychiatric consultation and recommendations
Prescription of psychotropic medications
Oversight of treatment for psychiatric rehabilitation consumers