Director, Outpatient Psychiatry

About the role

Establishes and leads execution of a strategic plan for the provision of department services across the organization, fostering a spirit of innovation in care delivery, maximizing the use of technology where possible to improve quality and enhance efficiency. Will direct providers, faculty, residents and other clinicians to optimize the care of patients, support research endeavors, and provide effective and meaningful educational programs across the department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Integrated Practice Unit Director for the Northeast Region for Outpatient Services, overseeing the psychiatric team of providers in Luzerne and Lackawanna/Wyoming Counties.
• Provide leadership, planning, organization, staffing, coordination, and evaluation for organizational activities.
• Develop and maintain capital and operating budgets for the department.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and finance leaders to establish appropriate budgets for staffing and delivering all components of clinical, research, and education programs.
• Act as liaison with hospital administration and other hospital platforms to promote innovative care, teaching, and research in clinical departments.
• Supervise and evaluate all institute physicians in clinical and assigned administrative duties.
• Lead all quality improvement efforts in the department.
• Direct and oversee the clinical, operational, and financial management of the department.
• Oversee one or more residency or fellowship programs.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational, accrediting, and regulatory agency standards, policies, and procedures.
• Satisfy all job-specific obligations and comply with all organization policies and procedures; additional competencies outlined in department-specific orientation are considered essential.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in healthcare regulations, quality standards, and clinical operations.

Schedule

In-person position with some hybrid work possible.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. The organization fosters an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality, and values a diverse workforce.