Supv Medical Officer Psych

INTRODUCTION

This position is in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), Clinical Services Administration (CSA), Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).

The Supervisory Medical Officer (Psychiatry) ensures the provision of the highest quality treatment services, including brief psychiatric assessment, psychiatric emergency services and extended observation services. The primary responsibilities of this position are to plan and direct CPEP operations, providing direct oversight and overall supervision of psychiatrists, nurses, and related direct care clinical staff, and develop a develop a comprehensive program and recommendation on new policies and program activities and initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Incumbent serves as Supervisory Medical Officer and Crisis Emergency Services Medical Director for the free-standing Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), Department of Behavioral Health. The Crisis Emergency Services includes site based psychiatric emergency assessment and treatment, extended observation treatment, mobile crisis and homeless outreach services. Responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to Psychiatrists and General Medical Officers staff. Makes major decisions affecting operations, including determining appropriate services to be provided. Develops objectives and priorities, ensures policies and procedures and appropriate, and identifies and develops short-and long-range plans. Monitors progress in achieving goals; evaluate accomplishments; and ensure redirection of efforts as needed. Ensures psychiatric emergency services are consistent with Chapter 80, Crisis Services, for individuals experiencing the full range of behavioral health crises, including care for individuals with co-occurring and substance use disorders. Evaluates performance of subordinates; provides advice and guidance to employees on both work and administrative and clinical matters. Performs a full range of supervisory duties by assigning work assignments, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and identifying developmental and training needs of employees. Supervises residents/externs from other hospitals or educational institutions.


QUALIFCATIONS REQUIREMENT

Graduation with a degree of Doctor of Medicine from the United States Medical school listed as approved by the Council of Medical Education of Hospitals American Association in the list published for the year of the applicant's graduation.

A current, permanent, and full unrestricted District of Columbia license to practice medicine;

Completion of an approved full, rotating or mixed internship;

Completion of an approved residency program; and

Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or its equivalent as determined by the Credentials Committee.


In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia.

Must be credentialed and privileged for clinical practice by the Behavioral Health Services Division [BHSD].


AREA OF CONSIDERATION

Open to the Public

First Screening Date

December 28, 2025; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter

TOUR OF DUTY

8:15A 4:45P Monday Friday

WORKSITE

1905 E Street, S.E., Bldg. 14 Washington, DC 20003

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-0602-06

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risks of accidents and it is required to follow basic safety precautions.

Position Designation: This position is deemed as Safety Sensitive pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety-sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

1. Criminal background check;
2. Traffic record check (as applicable);
3. Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
4. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
5. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
6. Random drug and alcohol test; and
7. Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines to the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District resident and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.