Chief of Health Services
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 217213 - 401865
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.
As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore Maryland 21215
POSITION DUTIES
- Develop medical policy that is responsive to the changing landscape of treatment issues; administer all medical programs for DPSCS including somatic healthcare the interface between somatic and mental health care substance use disorder treatment pharmacy dental care infection control and quality improvement
- Supervise contracted vendors and their clinical directors through monthly meetings specific to medical/mental health dental and pharmacy vendors; regional multi-vendor administrative and clinical meetings teaching rounds and case reviews
- Develop treatment protocols for the medical management of diseases and chronic illness
- Coordinate with state local private and federal agencies as necessary for developing and implementing health care policy within DPSCS
- Respond to correspondence to the Governor Secretary Legislature Director of Medical Services and Commissioners regarding incarcerated individual health care
- Provide education and training to medical staff through in-service activities
- Review all incarcerated individual deaths as part of morbidity and mortality review
- Investigate outbreaks of communicable diseases within DPSCS facilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education:Determined by the Maryland State Board of Physicians.
Experience:Seven (7) years of experience including; five (5) years of full-time wage earning experienceproviding direct patient care clinical management or health care administration as a licensed physician in ageneral medical or surgical service. As well as two (2) years of general experience in a supervisory capacity orleader of medical programs incorporating administration personnel management and fiscal oversight.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
- American Board of Medical Specialties American Osteopathic Association or National Board ofPhysicians and Surgeons certification in a primary care medical specialty (Family Practice OB/GYN Internal Medicine or Psychiatry)
- Possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in the continental US and mustmaintain valid license(s) and certification(s) for continued employment in this position
- Correctional health care experience academic health care institution experience or hospitaladministration experience
Conclusion
- Knowledge of correctional healthcare and/or community delivery systems both contracted and department managed.
- Knowledge of the current principles methods and techniques of the practice of medicine; of the analyses prepared by medical laboratories; of the principles and language of prescription writing; and of the nomenclature and uses of medical equipment.
- Knowledge of the current principles and practices of the administration of clinical and preventive health care services.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the delivery of correctional health care preferred.
- Knowledge of national state and case laws applicable to the delivery of correctional health care.
- Knowledge of managed care systems quality improvement programs peer review mechanisms telemedicine pharmacy delivery stems and medical logistics.
- Knowledge of training capabilities and utilization of mid-level medical practitioners.
- Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.
- Skill to review and evaluate the provisions of clinical and preventive health care services. Skill to review and evaluate technical data and to prepare technical reports.
- Skill to diagnose and treat patients appropriately.
- Skills to direct the development organization management and coordination of various medical disciplines.
- Skill to develop and direct staff in the implementation of effective clinical and preventive health care services.
- Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
- Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
- Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
- Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
- Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
- Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
- Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended.However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division at.
Brittney Liles
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
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