Supervisory Clinical Administrator

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Serves as a Supervisory Clinical Administrator exercising responsibility for managing, directing, supervising, and overseeing day-to-day clinical operations of the Clinical Administrators and their subordinate responsibilities and functions within the Hospital. Oversees tasks that support the goal of establishing a cohesive and coordinated system of appropriate, quality mental health services and support for consumers. Initiates, manages, and administers an array of infrastructure and service delivery improvement activities to help build effective mental health and related services. Supports new, expanded planning and development to promote the development of systems explicitly designed to meet the needs of S E H and consumers. Responsible for overseeing the coordination of all ward activities related to patient admissions, treatment, transfer, discharge, and follow up assessment. Provides leadership in planning and directing activities of daily clinical activities managed by the Clinical Administrator staff. Prepares reports and makes recommendations on the accomplishment of program activities. Serves as a principal advisor to Chief Clinical Officer and senior S E H program officials.

Qualification: Applicant must have completed a full (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree with major study in an academic field relating to the health or allied science pertinent to the position.

Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements

Current licensure in the District of Columbia in a clinical discipline is required (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or professional counselor)

Work Experience: Thorough knowledge of hospital programs, program management, health care management and public mental health systems. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, this position requires one (1) year specialized experience at the next lower grade level equivalent to DS13.

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Tour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Work Environment

Work is performed in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Criminal background check;
• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test; and
• Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.
  
  

Duration of Appointment: “AT WILL” EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE “AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY” AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE.

The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes all eligible booster shots, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs in violation of EEO laws. If you are invited to join our team you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation