Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Department: Medical Services / 11

Pay Grade / Job Code: Z

Classification / FLSA: Admin Full-Time / Exempt

Summary :

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Deputy CMO) role is a duties-modifier and functions as an additive role to a medical provider’s primary / home duties and job description. The Deputy CMO provides administrative back-up to the Chief Medical Officer, completes special projects as required, and provides C-suite level presence in the CMO’s absence (due to PTO, other leave, or in-the-moment unavailability). The Deputy CMO provides leadership across the agency and functions in the leadership succession planning of the organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Performs the job duties of primary work role as described in the position description
• Provides back-up coverage for CMO duties in administrative meetings, special projects, and human resources / disciplinary meetings
• Provides leadership, work direction, and support for the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
• Cultivates and develops relationships with community peer organizations and providers

Non-essential Job Functions :

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Licensing and Experience :

• Ability to acquire and maintain an unrestricted license to practice Medicine: Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) License
• Experience working with the aged, the uninsured, the underinsured, individuals with severe mental health disorders, and / or substance use disorders preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DEA Controlled Substance Prescribing Registration prior to date of hire
• Ability to credential with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurers

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must have a wide knowledge base required roles of various personnel and programs in the agency and community.
• Interpersonal, decision making, judgment, and communication skills plus medication management, psychotherapy, and collegial relations with teams.

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