The State of Florida
MEDICAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The State of Florida, Macclenny, Florida, United States, 32063
Requisition No: 819667
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: MEDICAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 60073385
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 60073385
Salary: $8,927.45 Bi-Weekly (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2024
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking, and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program
office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH)
is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state-operated civil treatment facility.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY.
This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Medical Executive Director at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities, and should be extraordinarily detail-oriented.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
Supervising and directing employees; including communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to recommend actions such as hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports.
Evaluating employees against established standards and taking appropriate actions when necessary (i.e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).
Maintaining a positive and professional attitude ensuring individuals receive comprehensive medical and mental health services in a cost-effective, customer-oriented manner.
Following medical ethics and standards in an outcome-oriented management system, while maintaining sensitivity to the constitutional rights of patients.
Ensuring that all Psychiatric and Primary Care treatment at NEFSH are administered in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and State and Federal Statutes.
Employing and directing all Senior Physicians through the Associate Medical Executive Director (MED).
Administering effectively, directing, and assuming operational responsibility for all physician-based services at Northeast Florida State Hospital.
Researching, designing, and writing policies and operating procedures relating to clinical services used by all levels of clinical staff.
Administering clinical personnel matters in compliance with applicable Personnel Rules & Regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Developing recognized programs of resident care, leading to customer satisfaction.
Assisting in developing the hospital’s budget, costing out programs, establishing expenditure priorities, and administering expenditures to maintain budget integrity while controlling expenditures.
Serving as a consultant in matters relating to psychiatry, general medicine, and clinical administration.
Recruiting medical staff, privileging, and credentialing all members of the professional clinical staff at NEFSH on a bi-annual basis.
Reviewing and monitoring daily reports of activities and incidents.
Providing information, advisories, and reports that keep the clinical staff informed of current developments.
Participating in and chairing meetings as part of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) relating to clinical service delivery and hospital management.
Acting as a liaison between the hospital and academic institutions/other hospitals, which may entail traveling to such institutions and hospitals.
Participating in administrative matters that bear on clinical issues called for by the Department and/or hospital policy and procedures.
Maintaining membership to the Department of Children and Families Clinical Advisory Committee.
Conducting monthly meetings with physicians and assuring implementation of the Medical Staff by-laws, Rules and Regulations.
Participating in tasks relating to recruitment, credentialing, committee staff work, maintenance of medical standards, and executive committee work.
Ensuring through the Medical Staff that standards of medical care strive for treatment excellence and efficiency.
Conducting monthly Department Head Meetings with all Direct Reports.
Writing and reviewing correspondence, reports, and opinions on matters relating to clinical practice as assigned by the Hospital Administrator and/or the Program Office.
Assisting in interviewing, selecting, and training new employees.
Approving submitted timesheets and leave requests on the Kronos and People First systems for all direct reports.
Supervising all direct reports ensuring they meet individual performance standards, adhere to standards for professional practice, receive quarterly coaching, and follow an approved Employee Development Plan.
Coordinating, facilitating, and supervising the system of obtaining consultant services for patients with special problems for all external procedures.
Participating as a consultant in departmental in-servicing meetings and programs.
Reviewing records of problem cases and setting up case conferences on topics of interest for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in association with the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry.
Establishing selected cases for consultation to validate treatment excellence and efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
Knowledge of medical principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or
Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine.
Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area (psychiatry) can substitute for the required experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
Board-certified applicants with a minimum of five years’ experience in a mental health setting or previous experience as a MED in a mental health setting.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Health insurance
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Opportunities for career advancement;
Tuition waiver for public college courses;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION
All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
RETIREE NOTICE
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment.
#SAMH
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: MEDICAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 60073385
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 60073385
Salary: $8,927.45 Bi-Weekly (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking, and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program
office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH)
is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state-operated civil treatment facility.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY.
This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Medical Executive Director at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities, and should be extraordinarily detail-oriented.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
Supervising and directing employees; including communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to recommend actions such as hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports.
Evaluating employees against established standards and taking appropriate actions when necessary (i.e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).
Maintaining a positive and professional attitude ensuring individuals receive comprehensive medical and mental health services in a cost-effective, customer-oriented manner.
Following medical ethics and standards in an outcome-oriented management system, while maintaining sensitivity to the constitutional rights of patients.
Ensuring that all Psychiatric and Primary Care treatment at NEFSH are administered in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and State and Federal Statutes.
Employing and directing all Senior Physicians through the Associate Medical Executive Director (MED).
Administering effectively, directing, and assuming operational responsibility for all physician-based services at Northeast Florida State Hospital.
Researching, designing, and writing policies and operating procedures relating to clinical services used by all levels of clinical staff.
Administering clinical personnel matters in compliance with applicable Personnel Rules & Regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Developing recognized programs of resident care, leading to customer satisfaction.
Assisting in developing the hospital’s budget, costing out programs, establishing expenditure priorities, and administering expenditures to maintain budget integrity while controlling expenditures.
Serving as a consultant in matters relating to psychiatry, general medicine, and clinical administration.
Recruiting medical staff, privileging, and credentialing all members of the professional clinical staff at NEFSH on a bi-annual basis.
Reviewing and monitoring daily reports of activities and incidents.
Providing information, advisories, and reports that keep the clinical staff informed of current developments.
Participating in and chairing meetings as part of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) relating to clinical service delivery and hospital management.
Acting as a liaison between the hospital and academic institutions/other hospitals, which may entail traveling to such institutions and hospitals.
Participating in administrative matters that bear on clinical issues called for by the Department and/or hospital policy and procedures.
Maintaining membership to the Department of Children and Families Clinical Advisory Committee.
Conducting monthly meetings with physicians and assuring implementation of the Medical Staff by-laws, Rules and Regulations.
Participating in tasks relating to recruitment, credentialing, committee staff work, maintenance of medical standards, and executive committee work.
Ensuring through the Medical Staff that standards of medical care strive for treatment excellence and efficiency.
Conducting monthly Department Head Meetings with all Direct Reports.
Writing and reviewing correspondence, reports, and opinions on matters relating to clinical practice as assigned by the Hospital Administrator and/or the Program Office.
Assisting in interviewing, selecting, and training new employees.
Approving submitted timesheets and leave requests on the Kronos and People First systems for all direct reports.
Supervising all direct reports ensuring they meet individual performance standards, adhere to standards for professional practice, receive quarterly coaching, and follow an approved Employee Development Plan.
Coordinating, facilitating, and supervising the system of obtaining consultant services for patients with special problems for all external procedures.
Participating as a consultant in departmental in-servicing meetings and programs.
Reviewing records of problem cases and setting up case conferences on topics of interest for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in association with the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry.
Establishing selected cases for consultation to validate treatment excellence and efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
Knowledge of medical principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or
Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine.
Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area (psychiatry) can substitute for the required experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
Board-certified applicants with a minimum of five years’ experience in a mental health setting or previous experience as a MED in a mental health setting.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Health insurance
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Opportunities for career advancement;
Tuition waiver for public college courses;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION
All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
RETIREE NOTICE
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment.
#SAMH
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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