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Mental Health Director - Cermak

Cook County Health and Hospitals
$163,616 - $179,126
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
Job Posting : Jan 6, 2025, 3:54:01 PM Closing Date : Jan 21, 2025, 5:59:00 AM Full-time Posting Salary : $163,616 - $179,126 Organization : Health and Hospital Systems LOCATION: CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES OF COOK COUNTY (DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS), 2800 S. CALIFORNIA AVE. Job Title - Mental Health Director - Cermak Department - Mental Health Services This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules. Job Summary The Mental Health Director, Cermak is responsible for the providing leadership and managerial supervision of the mental health program for Cermak Health Services. Oversees Cermak's involvement in developing linkage agreements with community-based mental health resources and oversees development of re-entry strategies. General Administrative Responsibilities Collective Bargaining * Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals * Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings Discipline * Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels * Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements * Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures, and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements Supervision * Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices * Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements Management * Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success * Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures * Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements * Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary Typical Duties * Provides leadership and managerial supervision of the mental health program at Cermak Health Services, including the development of policies and procedures. * Monitors schedules and maintains staffing on mental health units and ensures that units have appropriate coverage. * Works with the Chief Psychiatrist and Chief Psychologist in program design and implementation. * Ensures production of payroll information on a regular basis to payroll in administration. * Manages assigned budget and assists in production of required annual budget submissions. * Represents Cermak and Mental Health Program to external agencies as requested and as required. * Provides regular metric reports to Administration, the Quality Committee and other committees as required. * Ensures Mental Health Program meets National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accreditation standards and any external auditing standards (e.g. Consent Agreements). * Represents Mental Health program metrics and needs to Administration when necessary. * Participates as requested in responses to incident reports, letters of inquiry, complaints, subpoenas, and court orders. * Attends Cermak committees and meetings as requested and as needed including, but not limited to, the Quality Assurance, Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Disaster Planning and Quarterly Administrative meetings with the Department of Corrections. * Oversees Cermak's involvement in developing linkage agreements with community-based mental health resources and oversee development of reentry strategies for Cermak. * Adheres to all Cermak rules and regulations and comply with Cook County Department of Correction's (CCDOC) General Orders and security requirements. * Furnishes productivity statistics or other reports as requested. * Ensures training programs are in compliance with all CCH and Cermak requirements and that training programs are in compliance with regulatory requirements. * Oversees and manages the hiring process of Mental Health positions. * Has a matrix report to the Chief Operating Officer, Correctional Health Services and to the Chief Medical Officer relative to all clinical operations, oversees and manages the mental health program. * Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or licensed as a Clinical Professional in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment (Must provide Official Transcripts at time of Interview) * Five (5) years of experience in managing a correctional health care/mental health program (Required) * Two (2) years of experience in managing budgets, personnel and policy and procedures (Required) * Experience in obtaining National Commission on Correctional health Care (NCCHC) accreditation (Required) Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree or higher in Health Care Management, Public Health, or Psychology from an accredited college or university Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics * Knowledge of and experience in correctional health care * Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups * Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills * Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices * Ability to manage a large correctional mental health program. Ability to work with multidisciplinary clinical staff. Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions. VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. BENEFITS PACKAGE * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Basic Term Life Insurance * Pension Plan * Deferred Compensation Program * Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time * You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER