Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is the Psychiatric Medical Director who provides clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) combines direct psychiatric expertise with administrative oversight, strategic planning, and program development. Monitors, improves and coordinates the overall medical care, treatment and services of the Organization. Sets medical clinical performance improvement priorities. Oversees the use of special procedures (such as seclusion and restraint) to ensure that they are performed in compliance with regulatory guidelines and that a reduction program is in place for these procedures. Partners with executive leadership on program growth. Establishes and upholds evidence-based standards of care. Promotes an alignment between the Administration, the Governing body and the Medical staff regarding the mission, vision and goals. Ensures that the Medical Staff documentation reflects appropriate degree and intensity of services. Oversees the Medical Staff Performance Improvement Program of data collection and analysis, especially of high risk, high volume and problem-prone processes as applied to high-risk or vulnerable populations (such as seclusion and restraint.) Provides leadership to all Medical Staff performance Improvement initiatives. Determines the on-call schedule for the Medical Staff to ensure proper coverage. Monitors and addresses Medical Staff adherence to on-call guidelines as needed. Maintains a small clinical caseload.

Requirements

MD from an accredited medical school required.
Board certified in Psychiatry required.
Massachusetts Medical license required.
DEA registration required.
Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration required.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in leadership, supervisory, or administrative roles.
Familiarity with healthcare regulations, compliance, and accreditation standards (CMS, DMH, Joint Commission, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provides clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Combines direct psychiatric expertise with administrative oversight, strategic planning, and program development.
Monitors, improves and coordinates the overall medical care, treatment and services of the Organization.
Sets medical clinical performance improvement priorities.
Oversees the use of special procedures (such as seclusion and restraint) to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and that a reduction program is in place.
Partners with executive leadership on program growth.
Establishes and upholds evidence-based standards of care.
Promotes alignment between Administration, Governing body, and Medical staff regarding mission, vision, and goals.
Ensures Medical Staff documentation reflects appropriate degree and intensity of services.
Oversees the Medical Staff Performance Improvement Program of data collection and analysis.
Provides leadership to all Medical Staff performance Improvement initiatives.
Determines the on-call schedule for the Medical Staff to ensure proper coverage.
Monitors and addresses Medical Staff adherence to on-call guidelines.
Maintains a small clinical caseload.

Benefits

401(k) + matching
Health insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary for Full-Time positions
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid long term disability insurance for Full-Time positions
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values