Specialist Psychiatry

Job Description

• Performs administrative functions at the Department level as established by the Medical Management.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
• Develops and implements work assignments, on-call assignments, and vacation schedules for Department staff.
• Supervises and monitors the delivery of health care by department staff. Provides guidance regarding
• patient care when indicated. Takes remedial action when appropriate.
• Develops and implements effective Peer Review. Provides annual and on-going feedback as appropriate. 
• Works closely with other concerned committees in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care for psychiatric patients.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with Management.
• Evidences leadership skills in developing in others the willingness and desire to work toward common objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of confidential nature.
• Produces written communications, assessments, proposals and administrative documents that are timely and of high quality. Work product is of the quantity required to effectively accomplish duties as head of the department.
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.