Supervisory Psychiatrist Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program /Outpatient Services

Job TitleHigh signal to noise ratio, make the content beautiful.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides for quality and safety of the care, treatment and services provided by the section assigned. This requires ongoing monitoring and evaluating of quality and safety (including access, efficiency and effectiveness); appropriateness of care and treatment provided to patients; patient satisfaction activities; patient safety and risk management activities; and utilization management.Assists in identification of important aspects of care for the Section, identification of indicators used to measure and assess important aspects of care and evaluating of the quality and appropriateness of care.Utilizes VHA performance measures and monitors as a basis for assessing the quality, timeliness, efficiency, and safety of service activities.Maintains records of meetings that include reports of conclusions, data recommendations, responsible person, actions taken, and an evaluation of effectiveness of actions taken as appropriate.Develops criteria for recommending clinical privileges for LIP members of the section assigned and ensures that FPPE and ongoing professional practice evaluation is continuously performed, and results are utilized in re-privileging.Responsible for supervision of prescribing staff and evaluations including performance appraisals, proficiency, personnel actions, and peer reviews.Defines and develops clinical privilege statements for staff in assigned section including levels of care that include all requirements of VHA handbook 1100.19 (credentialing and privileging).Develops policies and procedures to assure effective management, ethics, safety, communication, and quality within the section and between MHBS sections and other services as appropriate.Reviews at least annually privilege templates for each assigned section and makes recommendations to the Chief, MHBS as needed for modifications. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in interpersonal relations through appropriately and courteously relating to internal and external customers.Supports and monitors time and attendance of staff including leave requests via VATAS.Supports and ensures compliance with productivity, access, and quality initiatives.