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Chief Medical Officer
Westminster, CO
An Exceptional Medical Leadership Opportunity
The Community Reach Center (CRC) - a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health of our community - is seeking progressive, mission-driven physician leaders to become their next Chief Medical Officer. The new CMO will join a team that is a leader in compassionate, integrated care committed to the mission of enhancing the health of the community. Come join their mission!
Home-based in Adams and Broomfield County, Colorado, Community Reach Center (https://www.communityreachcenter.org/) is a $46M non-profit system providing a range of behavioral health services. CRC offers treatment through outpatient care, residential programs, community-based programs, school-based programs, and justice, accountability, and recovery (JAR) programs. Patients and their families are supported by trained and certified staff at CRC's various locations and through continued expansion of telehealth and innovative evidence-based practices. CRC's staff delivers thousands of visits to consumers each year, helping to support the health and wellness of all ages. CRC is an industry leader in community education, offering programs such as Mental Health First Aid classes to empower the community in responding effectively to mental health challenges. CRC also operates the A.W.A.R.E. Center – a community where adult members with a mental health diagnosis can find an accepting community, purpose, and empowerment through peer-run services. Members participate in daily community activities, at the level they feel most comfortable, to learn skills, socialize, and establish positive and impactful relationships. In addition, CRC provides compassionate and thorough pediatric care to children from birth to age 21 through Mountainland Pediatrics, located in Thornton, and Broomfield Pediatrics, located in Broomfield. Location Adding to the draw of this professional opportunity is its administrative location in Westminster, Colorado. This area offers a delightful mix of lifestyles and amenities. From arts and entertainment to sports and recreation, the region provides limitless options. Westminster, Colorado, offers a captivating blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, making it an attractive destination. Nestled between Denver and Boulder, Westminster provides easy access to the bustling city life while maintaining a serene, family-friendly atmosphere. The city boasts an abundance of parks, trails, and open spaces, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, and scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. With a strong sense of community, top-rated schools, and a low crime rate, it is an excellent place for families. Additionally, the growing economy, diverse dining options, and a variety of shopping centers add to the vibrant lifestyle Westminster promises.
The Opportunity
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides medical leadership of all CRC service lines. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CMO is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and contributes to the organization’s strategic development. The CMO supervises the medical provider staff and collaborates with the COO on clinical and administrative operations, while ensuring that all clinical staff work collaboratively on behalf of each patient served. In addition, the CMO is actively involved in the recruitment, selection, and review of credentials of qualified physicians, Nursing Staff, and other clinical staff as needed. The CMO is integrally involved in ensuring quality patient care and participates in quality improvement initiatives. This is a ½ to full-time opportunity with the opportunity to carry a small case load.
Essential Functions
- Ensures compliance with state, company policies and other regulations governing mental health services including complying with Division of Mental Health regulations.
- Coordinates medical services with other departments throughout the organization.
- Cooperates with law enforcement departments, hospitals, state, and community organizations in the interest of persons referred for services.
- Organizes and manages medical administration including but not limited to, medical necessity reviews. insurance certifications, treatment plan review. and Medicaid review.
- Assures all patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, medical screening psychiatric evaluations and treatment.
- Establishes criteria for the use of hospital and residential beds.
- Serves as a member of the Hospital Review, Difficult Case Review, Clinical Management Team, Leadership Team, Executive Officer Team, and other committees as assigned.
- Provides supervision to direct reports and medical students for Clinical supervision and/or training.
- Coordinate with Associate Medical Director of Pediatric Programs and Director of Nursing around daily practice measures and regulatory requirements for pediatric practitioners and practice operations.
- Provide Executive Leadership guidance around Pediatric practice strategy.
- Assists with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting needs of the program while also maintaining established budgets.
Education and/or Experience
- Good standing current MD or DO from accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school + board eligible or certified in psychiatry and maintained in good standing thereafter.
- Requires three (3) years of Psychiatric experience, post psychiatric residency.
- Requires supervisory or management experience in community psychiatry and up to date knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Licenses required: DEA and Colorado Physician license; reciprocity is possible.
- Experience working with differing payment models, care transformation, and strategic growth.
- Experience in a competitive, managed care market.
- Comfort level working with Electronic Health Records.
- Strong physician, employee, and community stakeholder relations experience, and a track record of successfully managing complex issues for vulnerable populations.
Compensation
CRC offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.
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