Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health Service Line Req #: 0000206082
Category: Physician
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Behavioral Health
Location: 1691 US Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Chief Medical Officer

Location: Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name: Behavioral Health

Req #: 0000206082

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $245,000.00 - $425,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health Service Line

Job Overview:

The Chief Medical Officer for the Behavioral Health Service Line ensures high quality, patient centered care by leading clinical practice and quality initiatives, in alignment with service line and system strategy, to achieve nationally recognized healthcare delivery and outcome standards. This is a corporate level position requiring a licensed physician to provide overall clinical leadership and direct supervision of psychiatric providers across the Service Line.

The CMO will collaborate with other Chief Medical Officers and physician leaders throughout RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health and promote the overall success of the enterprise while partnering with leadership in other health professions to foster an interprofessional team-based environment.

Reports To:

The Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health Services reports directly to the RWJBarnabas Health SVP for Behavioral Health Services with a matrixed reporting structure to the System Chief Medical and Quality Officer.

Qualifications:

MD or DO degree with board certificationMedical License to practice psychiatric medicine in the state of NJMBA, or MPH or equivalent preferred10+ years of experience leading clinical and quality programs within psychiatric medicinePossess the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the positionAcquainted with critical stakeholders and customer relationship managementStrong leadership skills with an ability to maintain sensitive information about employees and company confidentialityAbility to maintain appropriate credentials and privilegesExceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and written communication skills; humanely deliver tough messages, and develop leadersHas built coalitions and facilitated collaborative relationships within and outside the organization; is community-mindedHas demonstrated creativity and innovation while being decisive and politically sophisticated additionally, experience leading and fostering innovation, either within health care or in a related industryShows consistent integrity in decisions and actionsIs resilient; can overcome setbacks while maintaining a passion for improving the patient experience

Essential Functions:

Clinical Leadership

Serves as an integral member of the RWJBH Behavioral Health Service Line leadership teamWorks in close partnership with the service line Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), and other key service line leaders and key functions, including safety, quality, and patient experience; the CMO leads efforts to ensure optimal outcomes for all patientsWorks collaboratively with the SVP, and Behavioral Health Service Line leadership team, to leverage cross-program strengths and integration of services, taking advantage of new opportunities, and addressing organizational challengesThe CMO is responsible for developing and deploying methods of process improvement designed to enhance and improve clinical quality/safety (zero preventable harm and continuous quality improvement), patient experience and reduce healthcare costsThe CMO is the physician leader for continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance (including CMS and Joint Commission/DMV requirements), safety, throughput, and effective clinical resource managementThe CMO should be a champion for optimization of Epic and ongoing use of the Vizient Clinical Database for benchmarking and process improvement

Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) oversight

Leads and directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality psychiatric services and initiatives, including clinical protocols and policiesDirectly supervises the psychiatric provider team and assures that clinical care is consistent with the scope of practice, organizational requirements, professional standards of care, and are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, laws governing business operations, and requirements of accreditation agenciesDirects the Departments to ensure that each physician and APP on the Medical Staff has an annual performance review and maintains all requirements associated with Ongoing Professional Practice EvaluationStrengthen relationships with voluntary members of the medical staff; develop onboarding and mentoring programs for new physiciansEnsures the highest levels of professionalism in the work environment

Central Medical Staff Office

Collaborates with system and System CMO for Medical Affairs on a central medical staff office to include credentialing, peer review and bylaws management, corrective actionCollaborate to implement standardized physician orientation and onboarding with Central Medical Staff OfficeCollaborate to create standardized Chairs and Chiefs Manual with Central Medical Staff Office

Collaboration and Partnerships

Create a strong sense of teamwork and unity, and enhance engagement and satisfaction for physicians, nurses, and other clinical staffPartner with leadership in other health profession training programs to create a culture of interprofessional collaboration and growth.Build and maintain strong collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners to enhance clinical outcomesWorks with Medical Staff governance to champion engagement and wellness activities (such as Schwartz Rounds)Strong collaboration with other senior leaders accountable for the Health System s Human Resources and Barnabas Health Medical GroupCollaborate with System Physician Recruitment, Service lines/Medical Group in the recruitment of new physicians and APPs to their respective facilities

Quality Improvement:

Promotes a high-performance culture and continuous improvement by remaining current on industry best practices related to areas of responsibilityParticipates in developing and monitoring key performance indicators and improvement initiatives; instilling a coaching/mentoring culture to further succession planning and promote accountabilityWork closely with quality improvement teams to integrate into clinical practice, ensuring evidence-based care and patient safetyParticipate in the Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS stars, US News and World Report and other institutional quality reporting and associated initiativesDevelop and implement strategy, in partnership with clinical leaders to achieve quality and safety results including zero preventable harm and maintaining and integrating High Reliability Organization HRO principles

Health Equity

Demonstrates and promotes cultural competence with a diverse workforce, maintain open-mindedness, mutual respect, and inclusivenessActively commit to supporting a diverse workforce reflecting the diversity of our employees, patients, communities, and stakeholdersPartner in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that promote health equity across all clinical operations, ensuring that services are accessible, culturally competent, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of the communities served by RWJBHOversee the collection, analysis, and application of health equity data to identify disparities in care and outcomes. Lead efforts to address these disparities by integrating health equity considerations into clinical quality improvement processes and patient care protocolsPartner with internal and external stakeholders, including community organizations, governmental agencies, and other healthcare providers, to advance health equity goals. Advocate for policies and practices that reduce health disparities and promote equitable access to high-quality care

Finance

Collaborate with financial stakeholders to manage budgetary resourcesCollaborate with senior leadership to determine which areas need infrastructure improvements or upgrades and make recommendations to the leadership team about how RWJBH can improve its care and service

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimeRetirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon .and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer