Chief Medical Officer

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Opportunity Awaits Apply Today!Chief Medical Officer

Oregon State Hospital(OSH)is seeking an exceptionalChief Medical Officer (CMO)to lead the clinical vision of our secure recovery-oriented forensic psychiatric this positionyou will lead OSHs clinical operations ensuring the delivery of safe high-quality and recovery-oriented patient care. You will manage multiple clinical and administrative departmentsthatreportupthrough two deputiesand an office manager. These departments include butarenot limited toPsychiatry Psychology Social Work Medicine Treatment ServicesPharmacyLaboratoryand Program Directors.Youwill direct patient treatment oversee program development and evaluation manage budgets ensure regulatory compliance and implement policies and procedures that promoteequitable inclusive and trauma-informed care and workplace practices. Serving on the OSHSenior LeadershipTeam you will help shape organizational priorities drive cross-departmental decision-making and guide resource allocation to advance hospital goals. Throughout your work you will model professional accountable and collaborative leadership while embedding OSHs mission vision and values into every decision.

For a full review of the position description pleaseclick here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:These qualifications must bereflectedin yourapplicationfor consideration.

• Mustpossessan unencumbered license to practicemedicine with board certification inpsychiatry in the State of Oregon.Subspecialtycertification in forensic psychiatry is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible clinical leadership or medical management experience in ahospital preferably in aninpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting.

• Demonstrated success in managing clinical teams improvingsystemsandnavigatingregulatoryenvironments.

• Experiencedirecting or supervising clinical managers or senior clinical staff including hiring performance evaluation and development.

• Demonstrated ability to develop andmaintainpartnerships and collaboration withNursingOperationsandAdministration.

• Experience monitoring and managing departmental or clinical budgets including resource allocation cost monitoring and collaboration on budget planning.

Desired Attributes:The following aredesired attributesthat we have identified as key to successforthis role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If youhaveany of these please let us know in your application.

• Extensive leadership experience in inpatient psychiatry forensic services or correctional health care.

• Experience shaping clinical policies treatmentmodelsand long-term strategies.

• Implementation of trauma-informed culturally responsive andequitablepracticesdemonstratedthrough policy development staff training or program implementation in a healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives that strengthen patient safety and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated executive oversight of inpatient clinical services including supervision of multiple clinical discipline leaders.

• Direct involvement in inpatient psychiatric operations including oversight of care for high-acuity or complex patients consultation on high-risk cases and participation in admission transfer or level-of-care decisions.

• Establishment and evaluation of clinical standards and treatment practices using policies procedures and performance data tomonitoreffectiveness continuity of care and patient outcomes.

• Accountability for management of clinical leaders and managers including hiring performance evaluation coaching and addressing conduct or performance issues within a structured or unionized environment.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity toshowcaseyour skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity consistency and communication skills and for alignment with the guidance provided in thebelow:

Submission Requirements:

• ResumeAttachyour current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant tothis position.

• Cover LetterAttach a cover letter that describes your experiences skills and knowledge relevant to this position and the desired attributes.A cover letter isfor consideration.

• Supplemental Questions Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! Beforesubmitting confirm that all required materials areincludedand yourWorkday Job Historyis current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis todeterminesalary placement upon hire. Visit theEqual Pay Analysis Webpagefor more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates:Visit theState of Oregon job opportunities webpageor click the Apply tab abovetosubmityour applicationfollowing all submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates:Current State of Oregon employees must apply through theiremployeeWorkdayloginfollowing all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under My Applications prior to the application deadline.

• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• We value our veterans! To protect your information and ensure correct processing please follow the instructions forsubmitting your Veterans Preference documentation.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description as it is not available after the application deadline.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment;promote an atmosphere of mutual respect dedication and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

Ifyouredriven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives theOregon Health Authorityis the place for you.We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent low-costmedical vision and dentalcoverage for you and your family.

• Optional benefits like life insurance disability coverage deferred compensation and FSA options for health and childcare.

• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays 3 personal days monthly sick leave and vacation accrual starting at10hours/month.

• Potential eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Retirement security throughPublic Employees Retirement System(PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan(OPSRP).

• Training and development opportunitiestogrow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is foronefull-timepermanent management serviceChief Medical Officerpositionbased inSalemand Junction City Oregon.

• Thisposition isprimarily conducted in an office complex but includes time in public and high security settingsand may include telework. Review Section 4: Working Conditions in the position description (linked above) for more information.

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records checkand a driving records checkthat meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information see theClassification and Compensationpage.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birthattendanceor graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire you willbe requiredto complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will useE-Verifyto verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet the requirements for this position.

• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved outside resourcesincluding Artificial Intelligence (AI) toolsare notpermittedduring assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter:See Eun Kim
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Accommodation Requests (ADA):OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position orparticipatein the selection process please contact the recruiter listed above.

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