Chief of Psychiatry Services at Compass Health Network

Columbia, MO

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The Chief of Psychiatry Services is responsible for psychiatric evaluation, consultation, treatment, and recommendations. Assists with the oversight and direction of psychiatric services at Compass Health Network as described by the policies and procedures designated by the Board of Directors, and in accordance with State, Federal and local requirements. Acts as CCBHO Acting Chief of Psychiatry.

Essential functions include:

Participates in the Executive Psychiatry Leadership Team

Provides clinical oversight of the psychiatry team in conjunction with CMO

Works closely with the Vice President of Outpatient Psychiatry Services in addressing matters of inappropriate client care, unprofessional demeanor, or other opportunities for improvement as determined by the Vice President of Outpatient Psychiatry

Assume responsibility for ensuring good client care is provided across the system in cases of emergency, provider absence, or other disruption to psychiatric services

Responsible for identifying back up resource during times the Chief of Psychiatry is unavailable

Contributes psychiatric expertise and leadership to all Compass Health Network departments and team members

Ensures members of the psychiatry team follow Best Practice Standards in delivering care, and follow policies and protocols of the Organization

Assist with the development and maintenance of written psychiatry policies and procedures

Recommend psychiatry staffing needs

Assist in the requirements of qualified psychiatric providers

Participate with the periodic review of practice management functions

Review patient satisfaction surveys and recommend modifications

Review all patient complaints as necessary

Participate in medical staff meetings

Advocate and serve as a liaison for Compass in the community

Assure compliance with all Federal and State regulations

Maintain accurate records of services provided in the EMR

Interpret clinical policies and procedures to employees, patients, visitors, and governmental agencies

Conform to the rules and regulations of the clinic and other governmental entities

Assume authority and responsibility as delineated by the Chief Medical Officer

Provide Psychiatric evaluation and treatment

Provide psychiatric consultation and recommendations

Prescription of psychotropic medications

Oversight of treatment for psychiatric rehabilitation consumers

Acts as CCBHO Acting Chief of Psychiatry

Chief of Psychiatry Services at Compass Health Network

Columbia, MO

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