CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Chair of the Department of Psychiatry is responsible for direction and oversight of behavioral health services in the Cook County Health (CCH). This position maintains collaborative relationships with key health systems, community, city, and state stakeholders. This position includes administrative and quality responsibilities with a minimum 25%25 clinical effort. There is also opportunity for academic activity.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent
Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Five (5) years of post-residency clinical experience in a complex healthcare environment
Three (3) years of administrative and management experience in a multi-faceted psychiatry department
Must be able to communicate effectively with members of the community and with peers and personnel at all levels of a healthcare delivery organization

Nice To Haves

Certification in Addiction Medicine
Work experience serving a patient population similar to CCH
Work experience in a public hospital or health system
Record of scholarly achievement
Demonstrated interest and success in obtaining local, state, or national funding for clinical services or training

Responsibilities

Oversees, manages, and is responsible for the quality of behavioral health care in CCH including: o Stroger Hospital -Inpatient and Emergency Department psychiatry consult services o Provident Hospital -Inpatient and Emergency Department psychiatry consult services o Juvenile Detention and Treatment Center -Contracted psychiatric services for juvenile detainees o Cermak Health Service at Cook County Jail -Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for detainees o Ambulatory & Community Health Network -Specialty outpatient psychiatric and addiction services. Collaborative support of medical home based behavioral health services. o CORE Center - Specialty outpatient psychiatric and addiction services for patients receiving primary care
Oversees and manages the Divisions of the Department including: o Consult Liaison Psychiatry o Emergency Psychiatry Services o Adult Ambulatory Psychiatry Services o Child and Adolescent Psychiatry o Addiction Services
Oversees educational activities of departmental personnel, including teaching and supervision of medical learners from multiple disciplines.
Collaborates with the Office of Behavioral Health to develop to implement various initiatives.
Delegates authority to appropriate departmental personnel for operation of the above services and activities.
Oversees external funding of clinical and training activities of departmental personnel.
Oversees and manages credentials of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, mental health technicians, addiction counselors, and other behavioral health personnel.
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, neuropsychologists and health psychologists.
Negotiates with and supervises contractors and vendors supplying clinical and other services to the Department and System.
Maintains departmental accreditation as required by the various oversight and accreditation bodies.
Builds a collegial and resilience culture within the Department, supporting high value behavioral health services, delivered by a multi-disciplinary team.