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Psychiatrist/Chief Medical Officer
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Disabilities
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Description |
| The Georgia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
(DBHDD) is a new agency that commissioned on July
1, 2009. Formerly known as the Georgia Department of Human Resources,
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive
Diseases. The new agency will continue to provide these services to
the citizens of Georgia - but with a different organizational/operational
structure. |
| The Georgia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
(DBHDD), is seeking qualified physicians for the position of Psychiatrist/Chief
Medical Officer.
The Psychiatrist/Chief Medical Officer directs medical and other
assigned services for the DBHDD.
The Physician provides leadership and consultation on medical services
to multiple state DBHDD institutions, DBHDD agencies under contract
and to state level managers. Functions will include leadership of
the statewide medical executive committee, initiation of policies
and protocols of clinical care for hospital and community services,
strategic planning, development of system performance and outcome
measures, establishing relationships with medical schools and provides
leadership on physician recruitment and retention efforts. Provides
medical leadership concerning consumer protection including hospital
and community/peer reviews and reviews of deaths. Represents the
state at national functions. Ensures that state facilities comply
with all applicable certification, licensure, and accreditation
standards. Provides expert medical consultation and advice to Division
and/or facility management. Directs the work of assigned supervisory,
professional, and support staff. |
| Qualifications |
| A valid license to practice
medicine from any state; once hired, a Georgia medical license will
be required and Board Certification in Psychiatry
as well as five years of experience in the practice of medicine, three
years of which included a medical management and/or administrative
role in the field of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and
Addictive Diseases.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and requirements of funding
and accrediting organizations, such as JCAHO (Joint Commission on
the Accreditation of Health Organizations) and CMS (Center for Medicare
and Medicaid Services); and supervisory experience at a state MHDDAD
hospital and/or community MHDDAD program preferred.
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| Executive Leadership
as demonstrated in:
• Leading Change
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an organizational
vision
• Leading People
Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational objectives by creatively
managing and motivating staff
• Results Driven Leadership
Demonstrated knowledge and ability in planning, prioritizing, and
coordinating large, complex programs
• Business Acumen
Demonstrated ability to utilize human, financial, material, and
information resources in a manner that instills public trust and
accomplishes the organization’s mission, and to take advantage
of new technologies to enhance the effectiveness of decision making
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| Benefits
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| In addition to a competitive
and negotiable salary, we offer a generous benefits
package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities,
employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays,
vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life
insurance. |
| Area
Information |
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This position is located
in downtown Atlanta.
A sprawling metropolis of over four million people today, metro
Atlanta
has the vibrancy of the world’s great urban centers combined
with the Southern charm of small town centers such as Roswell and
Decatur. Here you’ll find historic sites from the Civil War
through the Civil Rights era, as well as world-class shopping, entertainment,
and nightlife.
We're located across from Underground
Atlanta. Parking is nearby as well as direct access to MARTA's
rail and bus system.
Come to Georgia's capital
city and experience first-hand our historic charm and hospitality.
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| Applying
for this job |
Please email a cover letter
and resume in Microsoft Word format to: mhddad@dhrjobs.com
To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste
or type the following title in the subject line of
your email: DBHDD/Psychiatrist/Chief Medical Officer |
| Candidates for this position
may be subject to employment drug testing and criminal background
check. |
| DBHDD
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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| DHR is the largest state government department & the 3rd largest employer in Georgia |
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