Description

Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC); a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Clinical Director, who will serve as the Chief Medical Officer. The Clinical Director is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants, including:

•         Participation in overall executive management and strategic plan development
•         Oversight of the credentialing and privileging process
•         Development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
•         Compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACGME, and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations
•         Promotion of culturally competent, person-centered, and recovery-focused care

The Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of CDPC is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers so that they can reach their goal of recovery.

About CDPC

CDPC provides a full range of quality outpatient and inpatient services to adults and children covering a nine (9) county service area in Upstate New York and is a major teaching site for psychiatry for Albany Medical College.  Services are delivered safely in a respectful and caring environment with a primary focus on hope and recovery. CDPC promotes a system of care in which treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery are realized through ongoing collaboration with patients, their families, and the service providers within the facility’s catchment area.  Emphasis is on services that recognize the importance of individual preferences and are person-centered and evidence based. 

CDPC is located in the scenic Capital Region of Upstate New York, which provides an ideal mix of urban and rural living. The area offers affordable housing, excellent public and private schools, and a wealth of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts in the Hudson Valley and Adirondack Mountains. Local venues host a variety of events that cater to both sports fans and music lovers. Additionally, as the capital of New York State, Albany is rich in history and features numerous museums and state government buildings.

About OMH

OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world-class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission-accredited and recognized as among the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. OMH believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve mental wellness. This means implementing services and policies to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations.

If you would like to join CDPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:

•         Generous paid time off - thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid            holidays each year. 
•         Option to choose a health insurance plan that meets your needs. 
•         Dental and vision coverage. 
•         Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan. 
•         Defense and indemnification protection, which is broader in scope than typical medical malpractice insurance. 
•         Potential academic affiliation with regional hospital pending commensurate credentials

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1.    License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada;

AND

2.    Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying body;

AND

3.    Seven years of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two years of which must have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing direction to staff regarding program objectives and the implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various clinical specialists. 

AND

Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.