Program Leader - PHD/LICSW/RN at McLean Hosp. Klarman

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Job Summary

The Klarman Eating Disorder Center (KEDC) at McLean Hospital is the premiere residential and partial hospital program in the country the treatment of eating disorders. The KEDC provides comprehensive treatment for young adults with eating disorders and co-existing psychiatric illnesses. The program leader for the Klarman Eating Disorders Center will be responsible for overseeing all clinical and administrative operations. Through direct responsibility or delegated responsibility, the program leader will ensure that all activities support the programs’ clinical missions. 

The right candidate will have extensive clinical experience and knowledge, an ability to manage a large diverse staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. The candidate must be able to think strategically about the programs’ place in the clinical mission of Mclean Hospital and within the larger MGB system.

 

Qualifications

Specific Responsibilities/Tasks 

 

A.  Working with the Medical Director, Nurse Manager and Director of Admissions, the Program Leader is responsible for ensuring that the clinical mission of the program is met for each patient. 

 

Directs the planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring of the program’s clinical and administrative activities. 

Communicates information accurately to appropriate staff regarding operational policies and procedures issues.   

Communicates information about the program to visitors, other professionals, and referral sources. 

Coordinates McLean Hospital (Belmont, MA) administrative requirements with those of the Program.  Responds to requests from other departments and federal, state, and community agencies. 

 Acts as liaison to other departments within McLean. 

B.  Supervision and Management 

 

The Program Leader works closely with the Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Director of Admissions and Divisional Leadership, and others as indicated below.   

Provides supervision for clinicians as needed to ensure that all patients receive clinical services consistent with the mission of the program.  Works closely with the appropriate department heads of McLean Hospital in completing work performance evaluations and in managing any performance-related issues or problems. 

Leads staff meetings and management meetings to ensure that communication systems are in place such that all staff are adequately apprised of all pertinent information.  Routinely attends clinical rounds and other clinical meetings to ensure the delivery of quality services.   

Notifies appropriate individuals about problems relating to policy and procedures, physical environment, ethics, and community relations.  

Generates reports germane to the running of the program. 

Works closely with the McLean Director of Quality Improvement to ensure that all QI functions are implemented by staff in a timely manner