$387,180.00 Annually

DSHS ESH Chief Medical Officer

Dept. of Social and Health Services
Medical Lake, WA
Uri ng Trabaho: Exempt

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📄 Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Posisyon

Ang Pinuno Pangkalusugan (CMO) sa Eastern State Hospital (ESH) ay namumunong sa mga operasyon medikal at pang- administrative, tiyak na nagbibigay ng mataas na kalidad ng pag-aalaga sa sikolohiya habang pinapabuti ang pakikipagtulungan sa loob ng organisasyon. Ang posisyong ito ay nangangailangan ng pagmasid sa mga kawani medikal at pagpapatupad ng mga programa para sa mas mahusay na paggamot at kahusayan sa operasyon.

📋 Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad

  • Pamamahala at koordinasyon ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan at sikolohikal, kasama ang pagbibigay ng konsultasyong medikal
  • Pagmamaneho sa mga pinunong lider ng kawaniang medikal at paggabay sa mga staff medikal at klinika
  • Pakikipagtulungan sa pamumuno upang maabot ang mga layunin ng organisasyon at palakasin ang mga serbisyo
  • Paglikha at pagpapatupad ng mga plano estratehiko at inisyatiba medikal para sa ESH
  • Pagtiyak na sumusunod sa mga patakaran pang-rehistrasyon, patakaran, at pinaka-mahusay na pamantayan para sa kalidad ng pag-aalaga sa pasyente
  • Paggamit ng datos at teknolohiya upang palakasin ang performance at i-aline ang mga klinika sa mga kinakailangan ng estado
  • Pagpapatakbo ng isang kapaligiran sa trabaho na ligtas at inklusibo para sa lahat

🛠 Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan

Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems Data Analytics Tools Project Management Software Collaborative Technology Platforms

Mga Soft Skills

Pakikipag-usap Pamumuno Paglutas ng Problema Pagresolba ng Alitan Kahusayan sa Pag-adapt

🎓 Mga Kwalipikasyon

Edukasyon
Siyentipikong lisensya upang magpraktis ng medisina at kirurhiya sa estado ng Washington
Karanasan
May malinaw na karanasan sa pamumuno ng mga lider medikal (hindi tiyak ang bilang ng taon)
Mga Sertipiko
Sertipikasyon sa Pangkalahatang Sikolohiya mula sa American Board of Psychiatry at Neurology

Ideal na Kandidato

Ang ideal na kandidato ay isang bihasang propesyonal medikal na may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan at sikolohiya sa mga institusyong gobyerno, na nagpapakita ng mahusay na kakayahang mamuno at tibay sa pagplano estratehiko. Kilala sila sa kahusayan sa komunikasyon at pakikipagtulungan, na nakatuon sa pamumuno upang mapalago ang tagumpay ng organisasyon at kalidad ng pag-aalaga.

💬 Paghahanda sa Panayam

Q
Maaari mo bang ilarawan ang isang mahalagang inisyatiba medikal na iyong pinamunuan sa loob ng institusyong pangkalusugan ng gobyerno? Paano ninyo tiyak na sinusunod ang mga patakaran at nakamit ang inyong mga layunin?
Nais nilang suriin ang iyong kakayahang mamuno, epektibong pagpapatupad ng mga proyekto, at pagtitiyak na sumusunod sa mga patakaran.
Magbigay ng tiyak na halimbawa mula sa nakaraan, kasama ang iyong proseso ng pagplano estratehiko, pakikipagtulungan sa team, at konkretong resulta habang sumusunod pa rin sa mga patakaran.
Q
Paano ninyo haharapin ang isang sitwasyon kung may hindi pagkakasundo sa pagitan ng pinaka-mahusay na pamantayan medikal at mga kasalukuyang patakaran ng departamento?
Nais nilang makita ang iyong kakayahang mag-isip nang kritikal, ang kakayahang magsagawa ng mahirap na pagdedesisyon, at ang pangunahing konsiderasyon para sa kapakanan ng pasyente.
Ipaliwanag ang iyong proseso sa pagkilala ng problema, pakikipagtulungan sa mga stakeholder, pagmungkahi ng praktikal na solusyon, at tiyak na pagsunod sa mga layunin ng organisasyon.

💡 Mga Tip sa Pag-apply

  • Ilahad ang iyong karanasan sa pamamahala ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan sa gobyerno, na binibigyang-diin ang mga papel na may kakayahang mamuno at tagumpay sa pagplano estratehiko.
  • Ibigay ang mga sukatan ng iyong tagumpay sa pagpapabuti ng serbisyo o pag-unlad ng pasyente gamit ang tiyak na datos mula sa nakaraang posisyon.
  • Isama ang mga keyword tulad ng 'EHR systems', 'data analytics', 'project management', at 'regulatory compliance' nang malinaw sa iyong resume at liham-panghingi.

🚀 Landas ng Karera

Ang posisyong ito ay maaaring magdala sa mas mataas na tungkulin tulad ng Deputy Director of Health Services, Chief Medical Officer para sa mas malalaking bahagi ng gobyerno, o pati na rin ang mga posisyon sa pamumuno na may kaugnayan sa patakaran pangkalusugan.

Orihinal na Paglalarawan ng Trabaho

Description

Chief Medical Officer – Eastern State Hospital 
 

Nangangailangan kami ng isang masigasig at mapanuring doktor na magtutugon sa mahalagang pamumuno upang ipakita ang kanilang dedikasyon sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga nangangailangan ng access sa pangangalaga at suporta araw-araw.

Sa Eastern State Hospital (ESH), ang aming Chief Medical Officer ay magiging matagumpay sa isang makabuluhang, inklusibo, at ligtas na kapaligiran para sa kalusugan ng isip. Dito, ang ating pangunahing layunin ay magbigay ng mataas na kalidad na pangangalaga sa pasyente. 

Ang ESH ay isang 375-bed psychiatric hospital na may accreditation mula sa TheJoint Commission (TJC) at sertipikado ng federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Itinatag noong 1891 sa magandang Medical Lake, Washington.

Nagbibigay ang ESH ng pangmatagalang psychiatric care para sa mga adultong pasyente na sibil, forensic, geriatric at habilitative mental health patients.

Ang CMO ay magplano, mag-organisa, magkontrol, at mag-evaluate ng lahat ng clinical administrative components upang matiyak ang isang suportadong kapaligiran para sa pagbibigay ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng serbisyo. Sila ay magiging responsable sa pagsupervisa ng senior medical leadership team at pagbibigay ng direksyon sa lahat ng medical at clinical staff. 

Ang mga oportunidad na isinasagawa sa lugar na ito nang hindi bababa sa tatlong araw kada linggo ay maaaring maging eligible para sa karagdagang 5% premium pay bukod sa advertised salary.

Matatagpuan ang ESH 15 miles west ng downtown Spokane– Washington's pangalawang pinakamalaking lungsod – kasama ang iba pang suburban communities na nag-aalok ng ideal na lugar upang mabuhay, maglaro, at magtrabaho. Lalo na ang mga outdoor activities ay sapat dahil sa natural na kagandahan ng lugar at apat na panahon.

 
Pangunahing Responsibilidad:

  • Innovative Leader: Responsable para sa pamamahala at koordinasyon ng psychiatric at medical services, at nagbibigay ng payo sa mga clinical matters na may kinalaman sa nursing, rehabilitation, at iba pang professional services. Nagdidirekta at nagko-coordinate ng pag-administer ng lahat ng psychiatric at medical services sa pamamagitan ng pagdaraos ng supervisory meetings at unit rounds, pagrereview ng reports upang matiyak ang wastong paggamit ng resources, at pagtatakda ng staff assignments para matugunan ang mga layunin ng ESH.
  • Strategic Partner: Magtutulungan sa executive at senior leadership teams upang matugunan ang organisasyon na mga layunin at optimisahin ang mga proseso at serbisyo na ibinibigay. Nagpapatakbo ng leadership at executive duties sa pagplano, pag-develop, pagko-coordinate, pag-implementa, at pagdirekta ng clinical at professional services.
  • Mag-aambag sa pagbuo at pagpatupad ng strategic direction para sa ESH. Siguruhin na ang strategic direction ay ipinalalabas sa medical staff at epektibong inihahagis ang mga pangunahing aktibidad upang matiyak ang maayos na pagpapatupad ng strategic goals at objectives. Nagdidirekta ng program development at implementation ng lahat ng medical at psychiatric initiatives.
  • Talent Developer: Magiging lider sa pagbabago ng clinical leadership tungo sa collaborative, high-performing teams. Nag-iisip ng lahat ng clinical at professional services activities sa pamamagitan ng subordinate physicians at nagbibigay ng leadership at gabay sa mga bagay na may kinalaman sa medical at clinical management para sa mga pasyente.
  • Data-Driven Visionary: Gumagamit ng teknolohiya at data upang bumuo ng malakas na relasyon at suportahan ang patuloy na pagpapabuti ng performance sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan sa mga key leaders at administrators mula sa BHOs.
  • I-aayon ang clinical practices ng ospital ayon sa lahat ng applicable policies para sa internal consistency ng data reporting systems.
  • Collaborative Physician Executive: Siguruhin na ang mga specific medical department goals, objectives, standards, policies, at procedures ay tugma sa mga standard at requirements ng certification bodies upang matiyak ang pinakamahusay na ligtas at mataas na kalidad na pangangalaga sa pasyente.
  • Siguraduhing sumusunod ang Kagawaran ng Medikal sa lahat ng regulasyon, batas, patakaran, at polisiya kabilang ang mga regulasyong pangkalusugan mula sa Kagawaran ng Kalusugan, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), mga pamantayang propesyonal ng praktis, at mga patakaran ng DSHS/BHHA/ESH.

Paminsan-minsang paglalakbay sa pagitan ng mga pasilidad at punong tanggihan.

Trabaho sa opisina ngunit kinakailangan ding maglibot sa buong pasilidad para sa mga aktibidad tulad ng pag-ikot, pagpupulong ng kaso, pagsupervisa sa pagbibigay ng pangangalaga, at pagbabahagi ng mga polisiya at impormasyon mula sa pamumuno. Ang mga aktibidad na ito ay nangangailangan ng pagbisita sa mga yunit ng pasyente kung saan may posibilidad ng pagsasagasaan at karahasan.

Sino ang dapat mag-apply:

Mga propesyonal na may validong lisensya upang magpraktis ng medisina at kirurhiya sa estado ng Washington, kabilang ang Certification in General Psychiatry mula sa American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, at demonstradong karanasan sa pamumuno ng medikal.

Gusto mong malaman pa tungkol sa Eastern State Hospital? Tumiklop sa mga video na ito upang makilala ang staff, mag-tour, at tuklasin ang iyong karera.

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Interested?  Mangalap ng tatlong propesyonal na sanggunian kasama ang kanilang impormasyon sa aplikasyon at isumite ang iyong kasalukuyang CV para sa posisyong ito ng pamumuno.
   
May mga katanungan? I-email po kay: Jourdan Kovacs jourdan.kovacs@dshs.wa.gov, reference 00130. Para malaman pa ang tungkol sa DSHS, bisitahin ang: www.dshs.wa.gov[15] Ang pananaw ng Kagawaran ng Social at Health Services (DSHS) na ang mga tao ay makakahanap ng serbisyong pangkalusugan upang baguhin ang kanilang sariling buhay ay nangangailangan na sama-sama tayong magkaisa, may iisang layunin, pinagbabatayan na halaga, at makabuluhang trabaho. Mahalaga sa pananaw ng ahensya na dalhin mo ang iyong pagtitiyak sa pantay na oportunidad, laban sa rasismo, at katarungan panlipunan sa iyong trabaho kasama ang DSHS. Naglalayon tayong lumikha ng mas malawak na access at representasyon na nakapagpapatibay sa mga komunidad natin, kabilang ang mga Black, Indigenous, at People of Color, mga taong may pisikal, behavioral health, o intellectual disabilities, mga matatanda, LGBTQIA+ na indibidwal, mga imigrante at refugees, at mga pamilya na nagtatrabaho para sa financial security.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security

Supplemental Information

Bago ang paghirang ng bagong empleyado, maaaring isagawa ang background check kasama ang kasaysayan ng kriminal. Ang impormasyong makukuha ay hindi awtomatikong magpapawalang-bisa sa aplikasyon ngunit isasaalang-alang sa pagtutukoy ng angkop at kakayahan ng aplikante para sa trabaho. Maaaring gamitin ang anunsyo na ito upang punan ang maraming posisyon. Ang mga empleyadong nagmamaneho para sa gobyerno ay dapat may validong lisensya. Ang mga empleyado na gumagamit ng pribadong sasakyan para sa gobyerno ay dapat may insurance.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services ay isang employer na walang diskriminasyon at hindi nagpapahintulot ng anumang pagkakaiba sa edad, kasarian, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, lahi, relihiyon, o iba pang protektadong kategorya. Ang mga aplikanteng nangangailangan ng tulong ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa Recruiter sa (360) 725-5810.
 
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SeattlePHI Job Analysis

📄 Position Overview

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) leads clinical and administrative operations, ensuring high-quality psychiatric care while fostering a collaborative environment aligned with strategic goals. This role involves supervising medical staff and implementing initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

📋 Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and coordinate psychiatric and medical services, providing clinical consultation.
  • Supervise senior medical leadership teams and guide medical and clinical staff.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve organizational goals and optimize services.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans and medical initiatives for ESH.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and best practices for patient care.
  • Utilize data and technology to drive performance improvement and align clinical practices with state requirements.
  • Lead in creating a psychologically safe and inclusive work environment.

🛠 Required Skills

Technical Skills

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems Data Analytics Tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) Project Management Software (e.g., Microsoft Project) Collaborative Technology Platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom)

Soft Skills

Communication Leadership Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Adaptability

🎓 Qualifications

Education
Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington state
Experience
Demonstrated experience in medical executive leadership (specific years not detailed)
Certifications
Certification in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned medical professional with extensive experience in managing psychiatric and medical services within governmental settings, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a proven track record in strategic planning and regulatory compliance. They excel in communication and collaboration, aligning closely with executive leadership to drive organizational success and patient care excellence.

💬 Interview Preparation

Q
Tell me about a time when you led a significant medical initiative within a government healthcare organization. How did you ensure compliance with regulatory standards while achieving your goals?
They want to assess your leadership capabilities, initiative execution, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Provide a specific example from your past experience, detailing your strategic planning process, team collaboration, and outcomes achieved while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Q
How would you handle a scenario where there is a discrepancy between clinical best practices and existing departmental policies?
This tests your problem-solving skills, ability to navigate complex situations, and commitment to patient care.
Explain your approach to identifying the issue, engaging stakeholders, proposing feasible solutions, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory frameworks.
Q
Describe your experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and how you have leveraged data analytics tools to improve service delivery in previous roles.
They need to verify your technical proficiency and data-driven decision-making abilities relevant to the role.
Detail specific projects where you utilized EHR systems and data analytics to streamline processes, enhance patient outcomes, and drive operational efficiency.

💡 Application Tips

  • Highlight your experience overseeing psychiatric and medical services in government environments, emphasizing leadership roles and strategic planning achievements.
  • Quantify your success in improving service delivery or patient outcomes using specific metrics and results from past positions.
  • Include keywords like 'EHR systems', 'data analytics', 'project management', and 'regulatory compliance' prominently throughout your resume and cover letter to align with required technical skills.
  • Customize your resume to focus on leadership experiences, strategic initiatives, and compliance achievements specific to government healthcare settings.
  • In your cover letter, emphasize your alignment with DSHS’s mission and vision, detailing how your background uniquely positions you to contribute to their goals.

🚀 Career Path

This position can lead to advanced roles such as Deputy Director of Health Services, Chief Medical Officer for larger governmental divisions, or even executive leadership positions within healthcare policy and administration, offering opportunities to shape broader healthcare strategies and policies at higher governmental levels.

Original Job Description

Description

Chief Medical Officer – Eastern State Hospital 
 

We are in search of a self-motivated, forward-thinking physician to fill a vital leadership role in which their passion for partnering with people who need access to care, and support is displayed every day.

At Eastern State Hospital (ESH), our Chief Medical Officer will thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment. Here, high-quality, patient-focused care is our mission. 

ESH is a 375-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital accredited by TheJoint Commission (TJC) and certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The hospital opened in 1891 in picturesque Medical Lake, Washington.

ESH provides long-term psychiatric care to adult civil, forensic, geriatric and habilitative mental health patients.

The CMO plans, organizes, controls and evaluates all clinical administrative components to assure a supportive environment toward the delivery of the highest quality of services. They will be required to supervise a senior medical leadership team and provide clinical and administrative directions to all medical and clinical medical services staff. 

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Located 15 miles west of downtown Spokane– Washington's second largest city – it and a host of other suburban communities offer ideal places to live, play, and work. Outdoor activities are especially plentiful given the area's natural beauty and its four seasons.

 
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Innovative Leader: Responsible and accountable for the administration and coordination of psychiatric and medical services and provide consultation on clinical matters related to nursing, rehabilitation, and other professional services. Direct and coordinate the administration of all psychiatric and medical services by conducting supervisory meetings and unit rounds, reviewing reports to ensure appropriate use of resources, and designating staff assignments to meet the goals of ESH.
  • Strategic Partner: Collaborate with executive and senior leadership teams to meet organizational goals and to optimize processes and services delivered. Perform leadership and executive duties in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and directing and evaluating clinical and professional services.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic direction for ESH. Ensure the strategic direction is articulated to medical staff and effectively delegates key activities to ensure timely execution of the strategic goals and objectives. Direct program development and implementation of all medical and psychiatric initiatives.
  • Talent Developer: Lead the transformation of clinical leadership into collaborative, high-performing teams. Supervise all clinical and professional services activities through subordinate physicians and provide leadership and guidance in matters related to medical and clinical management for patients.
  • Data-Driven Visionary: Utilize technology and data to build strong relationships and foster continuous performance improvement in support of the state’s mental health service delivery system by working collaboratively with key leaders and administrators from the BHOs.
  • Align hospital clinical practices in accordance with all applicable policies for internal consistency of data reporting systems.
  • Collaborative Physician Executive: Assures that specific medical department goals, objectives, standards, policies, and procedures are congruent with the standards and requirements of certification bodies relative to the best possible safe, quality patient care.
  • Ensure the Medical Department’s compliance with regulations, laws, procedures, and policies including relevant Department of Health regulations, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), professional standards of practice, and DSHS/BHHA/ESH policies.

Occasional travel between facilities and headquarters.

Office-based but also required to circulate throughout the facility for activities such as rounding, case conferences, supervision of care delivery and communication of executive leadership policies and information. These activities require visiting patient units where there is potential for assaults and violence.

Who should apply:

Professionals with a valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington including Certification in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and demonstrated medical executive leadership experience.

Want to know more about Eastern State Hospital? Click on the videos below to meet staff, take a tour, and explore your career.

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Interested?  Please list three professional references and contact information on your application and include your current CV for this leadership role.
   
Questions? Email: Jourdan Kovacs at jourdan.kovacs@dshs.wa.gov, reference 00130. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
 
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