Director of Clinical Practice

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works closely with Chief and clinical practice staff to plan, manage, and develop AACAP clinical practice priorities and committee projects, with a focus on regulatory affairs, payment, coding, and quality issues. Works with Chief of Advocacy and Practice Transformation to identify and implement areas of alignment between clinical and public policy/advocacy and to support wide dissemination of clinical practice products across AACAP components and relevant clinical, payer and government stakeholders.

Actively manages the Clinical Practice Program Manager to produce tangible products and results including committee-driven products, while achieving AACAP’s clinical practice goals and objectives. Demonstrates leadership by managing and mentoring high-performing staff, acting independently, and serving as part of a fast-paced team to shape and advance AACAP’s clinical practice agenda, as well as strategically managing the development of AACAP’s signature practice management products.

Maintains and develops relationships with multiple outside stakeholders, policymakers, payers, and regulators. Strategizes on ways to increase non-dues revenues and Federal funding support for AACAP, its clinical practice products and programs. Advances AACAP’s interests on other compelling clinical practice matters issues of concern to child and adolescent psychiatry, as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhances visibility and leadership of key committees in Clinical Practice area and collaborates with AACAP members to support clinical practice committees with the goal of advancing their work, programs, and projects.
• Supports the Collaborative and Integrated Care Committee in developing member-facing resources to support adoption of collaborative care models, partnering with external stakeholder like the AMA Behavioral Health Initiative in promoting collaborative care models, and supporting the Committee in oversight of liaisons to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Supports national adoption of the Child and Adolescent Service Intensity Instrument© and the Early Childhood Service Intensity Instrument© through regulatory work and stakeholder education and engagement. Oversees instrument development, maintenance and training efforts of Systems of Care Committee with committee staff liaison.
• Works with the Committee on Quality Issues to enhance the development and timeliness of clinical practice products, including Clinical Practice Guidelines, Clinical Updates and new and emerging expert consensus-driven guidance.
• Works with Healthcare Access and Economics to design, distribute and analyze AACAP Practice Survey, per the Committee charge or as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Supports AACAP advisors to AMA, CPT and RUC on key coding and payment issues unique to child and adolescent psychiatry and staffs the Coding and Reimbursement Committee.
• Reviews clinically based federal regulations, drafts comments, coordinates with relevant committees or other experts for feedback, and finalizes formal communications for President’s review and submission by AACAP.
• Maintains current knowledge of events and issues in the delivery, quality, and financing of psychiatric services to children and adolescents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with at least 5 years related work experience with government, a nonprofit association, or equivalent academic, clinical, or other experience.

SKILLS:

• Proven staff, issues, and product management skills, leadership, and expertise.
• Knowledge of clinical practice issues and their development by private sector and governmental bodies, as well as working knowledge of key organizations in the medical regulatory arena.
• Knowledge of CPT coding, with familiarity of AMA CPT and RUC processes and code development strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IOM clinical practice guideline development process and requirements strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage and administer multiple staff and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with AACAP committee chairs, members, and professionals from outside organizations with which the AACAP is associated or needs to become better acquainted.
• Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and clearly both in writing and in public speaking.
• Ability to translate AACAP priorities to a variety of audiences for optimal messaging.
• Ability to travel to outside meetings, particularly AMA, CPT and RUC meetings.
• Cheerful, professional demeanor and team player.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation for this position is based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The anticipated starting salary range is $120,000 to $125,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

This full-time position requires the flexibility to work from the Washington, DC office at least two days per week. AACAP provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible medical and dependent care, disability, life/ADD, as well as optional supplemental life/ADD coverage, AFLAC supplemental coverage, and pet benefits. AACAP also provides paid time off, paid parental leave, and a very generous retirement plan contribution.

AACAP offers equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We foster a workplace where every employee has the opportunity to participate and contribute to the organization’s success through their unique abilities, talents, life experiences, and self-expression. Learn more about AACAP at