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Arizona State Government

CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

Arizona State Government, Phoenix, Arizona, United States,


DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Arizona State Hospital (ASH) provides inpatient psychiatric care to persons with serious mental illness who need long-term behavioral health care. ASH promotes hope and wellness for our patients and creates opportunities to participate in planning, delivering and evaluating services that assist with recovery.Chief Clinical Officer

Job Location:ARIZONA STATE HOSPITALAddress: 501 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008Salary: $130,000 - $135,000Grade: 29Closing Date: Open until Filled

Job Summary:Under the general direction of the Hospital Superintendent (CEO), and in close collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is responsible for managing the Hospital's Psychology, Rehabilitation, and Social Services Departments. This includes high-level, strategic oversight and planning of all clinical services at the State Hospital, consults with administrators and other disciplines with developing and revising treatment, educational, and therapeutic programs to provide maximum benefit to patients and residents.

This position reviews treatment documentation for quality and assurance and in compliance with license and accreditation requirements, participates in the development of policies and serves on a variety of committees. The CCO coordinates all clinical services within the hospital and delineates roles and expectations for non-nursing clinical staff.

This position plays a key role as a member of the Executive Management Team in setting the ASH strategic direction, supplying quality management resources vital to plan for, execute, and measure progress toward the attainment of key strategic objectives.

Job Duties:

The CCO interprets policies and administrative procedures and resolves difficult problems of administration.

Revises or develops new services, develops detailed clinical programs, objectives and implementation procedures.

Directs Psychology, Rehabilitation and Social Services Departments of the State Hospital, consults with administrators and other disciplines with developing and revising treatment, educational, and therapeutic programs.

Determines, sets standards and strategic goals.

Reviews treatment documentation for quality and assurance and compliance with license and accreditation requirements.

Coordinates all clinical services and delineates roles and expectations for non-nursing clinical staff.

Directs monitoring of program performance and promotes the Arizona State Hospital as a source of mental health expertise.

Ensures that the clinical staff remain in compliance with all relevant regulatory processes.

Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of allied services, public health, hospital administration, community resources, federal and state laws pertaining to mental health care; and medical education.- Hospital and departmental procedures and policies and mental health laws and regulations.- Quality assurance and performance improvement in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Skill In:- Serving as the administrator of licensed clinicians in a large hospital setting.- All aspects of clinical mental health care with knowledge about other clinical disciplines.- Being an educator, leader, and administrator.

Ability to:- Direct the work of professional staff.- Establish and maintain high departmental standards.- Work effectively with others.- Speak and write effectively.- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community.

Selective Preference(s):- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience providing clinical programming and leadership in a long-term inpatient psychiatric care setting.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must be recognized as Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a corresponding Arizona license in good standing.

Must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Valid AZ State Driver's License.

Benefits:The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans− Paid vacation and sick time− Paid Parental Leave− 10 paid holidays per year− Wellness program and plans− Life insurance− Short/long-term disability insurance− Defined retirement plan− Credit union membership− Transit subsidy− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Contact Us:The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462.

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