Job Description

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The individual functions as the chief of clinical affairs at a state psychiatric hospital for approximately 155 consumers. Additionally, chief of clinical affairs oversees, directs, monitors and assures that all medical and psychiatric services are provided in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, standards and policies.

This individual shall maintain and demonstrate competency in identified areas to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities. Individual demonstrates ability to evaluate the performance of the staff they supervise against criteria stated in their position descriptions. This individual assures age specific protocols are followed by staff under the supervision of the chief of clinical affairs.

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.

Alternate Education and Experience

Senior Executive Psychiatrist Director 21
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Psychiatrist in a mental health facility or clinic, including two years equivalent to a Psychiatrist Manager 19, or one year equivalent to a Psychiatrist Director 20.

Additional Requirements and Information

Michigan licensure to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in good standing.

All positions require board certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc.

Some positions may require unrestricted Michigan Board of Pharmacy license to prescribe level two through five controlled substances.

Some positions may require unrestricted U.S.D.E.A registration to prescribe schedule two through five controlled substances.

In accordance with Public Act 27- 29 of the Public Acts of 2006, the Department Health and Human Services will not hire individuals to work in state psychiatric hospitals/centers who have been convicted of a certain criminal acts as defined in the Public Acts.

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