Clinical Director - Capital District Psychiatric Center

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

AND

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.

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

The Mission of OMH is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The OMH embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

About New York State Office of Mental Health (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 provides comprehensive and recovery-oriented mental health treatment to individuals with serious mental illness across New York State through inpatient, residential, and a wide variety of outpatient and community services.

OMH provides State-operated services to civil and forensic populations through two divisions: the Division of State-Operated Services and the Division of Forensic Services.

OMH’s Division of State-Operated Services is responsible for operation of 19 civil state psychiatric centers that provide mental health treatment to adults and children and adolescents which includes:

• Inpatient Services
• Outpatient Clinics
⚬ Residential Services
⚬ State-Operated Community Residences (SOCR)
⚬ Transitional Living Residences (TLR)
⚬ Crisis Respite Residences
⚬ Family Care
• Community Services
⚬ Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams
⚬ Mobile Integration Teams (MIT)
⚬ Day Treatment
⚬ Health Home Care Management

OMH’s Division of Forensic Services provides mental health services for justice-involved individuals which includes:

• Three accredited secure forensic psychiatric centers and one regional forensic unit
• Prison-based mental health satellite units
• Residential programs located within prison facilities
• Secure treatment and rehabilitation facilities for the care and treatment of individuals confined under the sex
offender civil management initiative
• Community-based training and technical assistance services for local governmental units, including Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and diversion services