Chief Medical Officer CMO

Chief Medical Officer – Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

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As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the oversight and coordination of medical services, working with management to ensure quality of services and adherence to relevant regulatory and clinical standards. The CMO participates in strategic planning and implementation and represents the organization in external groups and meetings. Works in collaboration with senior management, the Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI) team and administrative staff in developing and maintaining high clinical standards and services.

Participates with the senior leadership in strategic planning and implementation of organizational mission and goals. Performs liaison with professional organizations, resources, and other entities. Advises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) regarding the needs for and utilization of psychiatric consultation throughout the organization and advises on establishment and maintenance of quality psychiatric medical care. Works under the policy guidelines and procedural standards established for the agency.

• Oversight of the agency’s operational effectiveness of psychiatric and medical services.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical quality and trends and provide consultation for staff on current and new programming.
• In collaboration with other staff to ensure that quality improvement principles and practices are incorporated in all aspects of organizational functioning.
• Serve as advisor to the agency’s CQI Committee and contribute to organization and continuing committee functioning, as assigned by the CEO.
• Assist the CQI Committee in the analysis of clinical issues and development of proposed agency-wide clinical policy.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding client, staff, and/or program issues to agency programs upon request of Directors and Managers.
• Participate in individual program planning as requested by the CEO.
• Function as liaison between Administration and psychiatrists regarding clinical policies, directions, and procedures.

• Consult with accounting and the Chief Financial Officer to oversee budget development for all programs supervised, assuring they are contractually responsive and otherwise accountable.
• Use cost benefit analysis as a tool for decision making.
• Provides timely and accurate KPI and data reports to the CEO.
• Formulates budget based on appropriate workload indicators and anticipated revenues in conjunction with Finance Director.
• Monitors and controls department costs to maintain expenditures within allocations.
• Review and analyze clinical activities and data to aid planning, costing and risk management and to improve service utilization.
• Monitors and controls site costs to maintain expenditures within allocations.

• Promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of all staff members and promote the agency’s mission.
• Work in compliance with profession and agency Codes of Ethics.
• Effectively manages employee conflicts and builds and maintains a sense of teamwork among staff members.
• Places high value on cultural competency and ensures that hiring reflects community demographics.

• Valid license to practice medicine in Washington state required.
• Certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, preferred.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience, proven executive medical leadership preferred.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles of recovery.
• Can illustrate documented, service-oriented experience that includes successful contacts with political representatives, community and…