DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc • Manhattan, KS

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About The Position

The Director of Medical Services directs and manages the Medical Services Department across Pawnee's 10-county service area, ensuring viable, consistent, and continuous quality services. The role hires, supervises, and evaluates nursing personnel and other regional staff; maintains appropriate staffing; and plans and manages the department budget in alignment with agency finances. The Director collaborates with administrative and clinical program directors, oversees staff performance and compliance with client-care and documentation expectations, and develops and reviews program policies, procedures, and strategic plans.

The position oversees and participates in developing specialized clinical services, serves as a liaison to state and local mental health, health care, and social services organizations and the Pawnee Board of Directors, and provides reports and support during internal and external audits. It also provides direct services as outlined in the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner position description, medical and medication consultation to non-medical staff, and clinical supervision to appropriate staff. The Director advises and serves on the management team in developing and executing agency plans. The position works under the protocol of the Medical Director and is clinically supervised by the Medical Director, and reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in good standing to practice as an APRN in Kansas.
• Graduation from a Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialist program and ANCC certification are required.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the Medical Services program throughout Pawnee's 10-county area to ensure viable, consistent, and continuous quality services.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate qualified staff; ensure they are trained to meet program needs; document concerns; and provide feedback.
• Maintain staffing levels appropriate to program needs and the agency's financial plan.
• Plan, prepare, and manage a budget that balances program needs with the agency's financial objectives.
• Collaborate with administrative program directors and staff in managing aspects of the Medical Services program.
• Collaborate with clinical program directors and staff to coordinate services efficiently and effectively.
• Oversee Medical Services staff progress toward client-care and documentation expectations and take appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Develop, refine, and review policies and procedures related to Medical Services.
• Adhere to clinical standards, procedures, and licensing regulations applicable to Medical Services.
• Oversee and participate in developing specialized clinical services offered through Medical Services.
• Serve as liaison with state and local mental health, health care, and social services organizations regarding Medical Services.
• Provide reports, information, and data about Medical Services activities as requested.
• Monitor and assist with internal and external audits or reviews as needed.
• Provide direct services as outlined in the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner position description.
• Provide medical and medication consultation to non-medical staff in program staffing contexts.
• Provide clinical supervision to appropriate staff.
• Develop, monitor, and review Medical Services strategic plans based on community and client needs and regulatory standards, and work toward their completion.
• Act as liaison to the Pawnee Board of Directors on Medical Services matters.
• Advise, consult, and serve on the management team in developing and executing short- and long-range plans based on agency goals, strategic planning, and growth objectives.
• Maintain and advance relevant knowledge and skills through review of pertinent materials and attendance at training events.
• Follow PMHS policies and procedures, applicable ethical codes, and the Pawnee Code of Conduct.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Executive Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director