CMHHIFL Chief Executive Officer
CMHHIFL Chief Executive Officer
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$ 180000 - 200000
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Department Information
Department Information:
This position is open to residents and nonresidents of Colorado. If appointed to a positionapplicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date.The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state psychiatric hospitals serving Colorado residents with acute mental illnesses and/or courtordered inpatient restoration treatment. Our vision is to provide exemplary inpatient psychiatric care to residents in Colorado with acute serious and persistent mental health needs. CMHHIFL supports hope health and recovery through innovative evidencebased and individualized patient care.
CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult clients generally between the ages of 18 and 59. The hospital has 94 civil adult inpatient beds and 22 forensic beds. Medical rehabilitation services (physical occupational and speech therapy) and clinical programming are available to clients based on their treatment needs. State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Description of Job
This position is required to be onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Management and Leadership:
Provide management and leadership for all programs and services provided by the Hospital. Perform and/ or oversee all duties relative to accomplishing the mission goals objectives and purposes of the hospital. Evaluate data related to the hospitals performance In relation to these goals and objectives and take management action to improve outcomes. Analyze program efficiency and effectiveness identify and define areas for Improvement and ensure that solutions are implemented and monitored for effectiveness and efficiency. Perform these management and leadership duties while being responsive to constant change and revision of budget levels accreditation and accountability programs economic changes and the changing needs of the patient population and changing state of inpatient psychiatric treatment. Establish systematic and effective mechanisms for hospital planning and communicating with members of the Governing Body between hospital executives the medical staff nursing and other disciplines services programs and departments.
Oversight of Treatment Requirements:
Ensure that the treatment and services provided to patients meet all regulatory requirements including the Joint Commission the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment the CDHS Behavioral Health Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Utilize hospital quality management resources to monitor hospital compliance with these regulatory requirements. Develop and implement plans of correction in the event of regulatory survey findings. Establish policies and procedures and methods of operation to ensure the existence of an effective performance improvement program; patient safety program and risk management program within the hospital.
Budget Management:
Manage and administer an annual operating budget totaling approximately $59 million annually. Assure balanced resource deployment (personnel services operating and capital outlay) between the Hospitals treatment programs clinical departments and ancillary and support areas. Make management decisions to reduce projected budget shortfalls or allocate projected surpluses during the fiscal year.
Supervision:
Identify performance goals and objectives for direct report staff and monitor staff performance in relation to these goals and objectives. Conduct performance management and pay (PMAP) planning review and appraisal for direct reports. Hold twice monthly or more frequent supervision meetings with each direct report and provide coaching timely feedback and communication regarding work performance. Administer corrective or disciplinary action as needed and defend such actions. Hear grievances and other personnel actions (i.e. Rule 610 meetings) as appointing authority.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in psychology social work or other human services or health care administration related fieldAND sixyears of professional experience providing administrative oversight over a multi unit acute care facility in a management role which includes the following areas of competency:
Staff supervision
Crisis Management
Inpatient facility operations management
Budget management
Ensuring service quality and the needs of clients/patients are met
Substitutions:
A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or universitymay be substituted for the bachelors degree and one or two years of experience respectively.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in healthcare administration with a substantial portion specifically within behavioral health or psychiatric hospital settings.
Demonstrated success in managing the operations of an acute care psychiatric facility
Proven track record of improving clinical outcomes enhancing patient satisfaction and achieving financial stability and growth.
Extensive experience with regulatory compliance accreditation processes (e.g. The Joint Commission) and quality improvement methodologies.
Strong experience in budget management financial planning and revenue cycle management within a healthcare organization.
Experience in community relations stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Indepth knowledge of mental health disorders evidencebased treatment modalities and best practices in psychiatric care.
Comprehensive understanding of relevant healthcare laws regulations and ethical guidelines (e.g. HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2.
Exceptional leadership communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff employees patients families and community partners.
Strong strategic thinking analytical and problemsolving skills.
Sound financial acumen and business management capabilities.
Ability to foster a positive collaborative and patientcentered work environment.
Knowledge of current trends challenges and emerging issues in the behavioral healthcare industry.
Proficiency in utilizing data and analytics to drive performance improvement and inform decisionmaking.
Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application in an acute psychiatric setting.
Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence diversity equity and inclusion with the ability to lead a diverse workforce.
Conditions of Employment:
Fullbackground check and reference check required
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must 1 disclose that information on the application 2 provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position 3 provide the employee number from the applicants prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 or faxed 303.866.5038 within ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
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As part of the assessment process the top candidate(s) will be expected to come to the Ft. Logan Mental Health Institute for an interview and a tour of the facility.
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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