Medical Director, Data & Informatics, Behavioral Health (BH)/ Associate CMIO, Northwell...

Reporting to the Chair/SVP of the Behavioral Health Service Line, with additional reporting responsibility to the CMIO for Northwell Health, the Medical Director, Data and Informatics, BHSL/Associate CMIO, Northwell will focus on the following. Strategic Planning: Initiate and develop a strategic vision, plans, policies, and procedures for Digital Transformation efforts for the BHSL representing physician and provider needs and supporting the transformation of clinical practice. Identify and develop new business initiatives and opportunities for the Service Line consistent with the mission and strategic direction of the Health System. Establish and measure organizational performance against strategic goals and objectives to ensure leading‑edge services are provided. Business Operations: Develop a clinical systems strategy in partnership with nursing leadership within the service line and the Department of Psychiatry that optimizes the use of existing clinical systems for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians. Identify and implement new technologies to promote clinician satisfaction and productivity, improve clinical care and outcomes, and transform clinical practice. Combine knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts, and change management to address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients and promote safe, effective, and efficient use of health IT in clinical settings. Incorporate clinical research and evidence‑based clinical knowledge into informatics practice. Collaborate with senior Service Line leadership in planning and implementing program expansion and growth, including new business ventures, construction, and projects. Promote advancement of clinical and business intelligence systems for the Service Line capable of reporting variables to evaluate patient outcomes, to support research, and operational improvement across the continuum of care. Monitor and evaluate the impact of industry trends on current business performance and competitive outlook. Ensure active communication with all external and internal constituencies to establish strong relationships consistent with organizational goals and strategic needs. Coordinate activities including growth objectives, data planning, capital requirements and procurement of technological equipment and information systems. Information Management: Review and direct the planning, design, implementation and support of information systems, networks, and applications and digital solutions to support optimal clinical and business operations and transform clinical practice for the Behavioral Health Service Line. Develop and execute a comprehensive digital health strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities. Oversee the implementation and optimization of EMR systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and workflows. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new digital health technologies and applications. Collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to identify and address technology needs related to patient care, operational efficiency, and data‑driven decision making. Oversee the development and implementation of data analytics strategies and tools to extract meaningful insights from EMR and other health information systems. Digital Behavioral Health: Oversee development of digital behavioral health programs. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new digital behavioral health interventions applications. Monitor and study impact of digital behavioral health interventions. Organizational Governance: Uphold and communicate the mission, vision, and values of the Behavioral Health Service Line. Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and regulatory agency standards of compliance as well as Northwell’s Corporate Compliance Program. Keep up to date on regulatory changes, congressional actions and deliberations, and state and local activities and interpret them for internal constituents. Ensure compliance to established disaster response and recovery plans to ensure patient safety and business continuity. Ensure compliance to federal, state, and local telehealth laws and regulations. Quality Management: Promote quality and productivity improvements within the context of BHSL data and informatics, through involvement in the development of improved procedures, process innovations and changes which support Northwell’s strategic direction. Ensure quality improvement efforts are consistent with promoting informatics research, regulatory bodies, and guidelines as well as evidence‑based practice that supports positive clinical outcomes. Business Development: Develop relationships with outside consultants and industry associations to ensure quality improvement processes retain validity and maintain the latest techniques, concepts and solutions. Keep executive leadership and relevant stakeholders well informed. Research: Oversee the assessment of services and development of new programs and research projects to ensure future organizational growth and prosperity. Review comprehensives of the area of business on an on‑going basis and develop strategies for program adaptation to market changes. Key Relationships: Reports To: John Q. Young, MD, MPP, PhD, Thomas & Frances Gambino Professor & Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell & Zucker Hillside Hospital, Chair & SVP, Behavioral Health, Northwell Health. Relates to Internally: CMIO, Northwell Health; Department of Psychiatry Chairs and Division Chiefs; Nursing leadership; Director, Product Development; Medical Director, Zucker Hillside Hospital; Medical Director, South Oaks Hospital; Executive Director, Zucker Hillside Hospital; Executive Director, South Oaks Hospital; VP Quality, Behavioral Health Service Line. Relates to Externally: New York State Department of Health; New York Office of Mental Health; Additional state and national regulatory bodies; National and International Professional Societies. Location : Zucker Hillside Hospital is located in Queens, NY. Relocation to the Greater New York City area is required for this role. Requirements and Ideal Experience This role requires a dynamic and experienced leader with a deep understanding of multi‑site, system‑level data and informatics, a passion for driving innovation, and the ability to influence and inspire change across a large and complex organization. Additionally: Doctor of Medicine Degree (or equivalent) required from an accredited college of medicine. Completion of Psychiatry residency with board certification required. Licensed and registered as a physician in the state of New York, required. Minimum of three to five (3‑5) years post‑residency experience with demonstrated experience in informatics, digital applications and data analytics. Solid written and oral communication skills, required. Ability to work as a “change agent.” Demonstrated leadership experience, required. Personal Characteristics An optimistic leader and collaborator who is opportunistic yet flexible; leads by example and personal accountability. A highly visible, ethical, and diplomatic leader with the interpersonal skills and intellect needed to lead, collaborate, and mentor. A dynamic and innovative individual with a strong sense of self and the ability to be an active listener and demonstrate great respect for others. An effective educator that utilizes evidence‑based pedagogy and digital technology. Empathetic; possesses the ability to be both collaborative and engaging, while engaging faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds. Possesses endurance, passion, focus and a profound commitment to the work of the Behavioral Health Service Line and Northwell Health. Nomination and Application Process To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to Matthew Faber, Director, Office of Physician Recruitment, Northwell Health. The letter of interest should primarily detail your experience, qualifications, and key achievements in administrative leadership, clinical care and operations, research, and education as related to this position and briefly express your interest in this position. Please send all inquiries, referrals, or nominations to Matthew Faber at View email address on click.appcast.io with “Medical Director, Data & Informatics, BHSL/Associate CMIO, Northwell” in the subject line. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 103,500 employees – 19,000+ nurses and 12,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, specialty/subspeciality, credentials, academic accomplishments, clinical productivity, quality metrics, patient experience, site/location internal equity, budget, and subject to fair market value evaluation. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. 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