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- Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a medium–sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of a BHDDH program of substantially comparable complexity.
- To serve as an effective member of the department, agency and program leadership team.
- To apply innovative and emerging methods, technologies and management practices to the operation of the organization and/or program.
- To direct analyses of programs, services, resources and costs and benefits to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
- To be responsible for the development of short and long-term goals and objectives, management plans and operating plans and to oversee their implementation and evaluation.
- To be responsible for fiscal integrity and accountability within the program area.
- To develop operating and capital budget plans, proposals and requests, as required.
- To periodically consult and confer with intra and interagency representatives to assess and recommend changes in programs, services, goals and objectives, as required.
- To assure the programs and services conform with federal, state and other regulations and requirements, and with the overall mission and goals of the department.
- To encourage professional and staff development activities within the program or services area.
- To provide expert opinion, consultation and advice, as required.
- To coordinate programs and services with other BHDDH agencies, other state departments and agencies, municipal, federal and private agencies and parties, as required.
- To provide effective and informative reports; to prepare communications and communicate regularly with departmental and program staff, and with others as required.
- To represent the department in a variety of roles and settings, as required.
- To develop and maintain appropriate and adequate information systems and to produce reports as needed.
- To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.
- To do related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of health care programs and services; a thorough knowledge of the operations of the assigned program or services area and the ability to utilize this knowledge in promoting effective and efficient programs and services; a thorough knowledge of trends and best practices in the program or services area and the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating the program; a thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, direct, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates; the ability to serve as an effective member of a leadership team; the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: extensive employment in a management position (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, duties will include, but are not limited to:
- The establishment of educational networks with other institutions to provide CME and non-CME learning opportunities for medical staff of the facility;
- Build internal educational programs, including but not limited to, internal “Lunch and Learn” opportunities for staff and CME programs for staff and community providers;
- Strengthen and build partnerships with healthcare educational institutions to create robust and consistent internship and related opportunities across the healthcare spectrum including for physicians in training, psychologists in training, social workers in training, NP/PA’s in training, PT/OT/RT and other allied health fields in training, etc.;
- Provide support for general community lay-person education about both ESH and healthcare/mental health topics via a variety of venues in conjunction with the BHDDH media office;
- Support the efforts of the training and education department as liaison with the medical staff office;
- Maintains admission guidelines by writing, updating, and recommending changes to admission criteria, policies, and procedures;
- Obtains applicant information by requesting completed applications and medical information, verifying and clarifying information, interviewing patients and family members, and explaining admissions criteria;
- Prepares admissions reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Organizes patient records and documentation.
Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox),
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
Hepatitis B titers,
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
COVID-19 Vaccination Status:
All applicable COVID-19 requirements must be completed prior to employment and employees must show proof of such vaccinations. This requirement is based on the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulation for RIDOH Immunization, Testing, and Health Screening for Health Care Workers.
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:
Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003
