Item 9.G-April 20, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Position #(s):
Current Range: Current Title:
(JCC:)
Department: Mojave Adult, Child and Family Services
(ACFS) / Psychiatry and Behavioral Science (PCHY)
College/Division: University of Nevada
School of Medicine / Vice President,
Health Sciences
Account #(s): 1201-119-2109
Action Proposed: ( check all that apply )
(X) New position: Proposed Range: 6
Proposed Title: Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current or new HR assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Coni Kalinowski, Physician/Dir, MACFS / Greg Brown, Int. Chair, Psychiatry
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean Thomas Schwenk
Vice President, Health Sciences / Dean, UNSOM
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
Job Class Code: 67236
Range: 6
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 306
Effective Date: 4/1/2012
Approved Title:
PSYCHIATRIST, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
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Employee Signature Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008

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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent, performs the duties of a clinical physician and acts as coordinator of the Las Vegas Child and Adolescent Clinic of the Mojave Adult, Child and Family
Services (MACFS) and fulfills clinical contracts as assigned. The positions’ responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of patients at MACFS outpatient clinics and contract agencies, teaching duties as assigned and administrative duties. Administrative duties may include collaboration with the
Medical Director in utilization review/quality assurance, supervision of staff and contract child psychiatrists, monitoring of productivity and revenues, compliance monitoring, and contract monitoring. In addition, the psychiatric clinic coordinator collaborates with the nursing coordinator, assistant office manager, and outpatient coordinator to provide input into decisions concerning the daily operation of the clinic. The psychiatric clinic coordinator facilitates a monthly meeting of staff and contract child psychiatrists to address program development, coordination of care, and maintenance of practice standards. The position reports to the Director, MACFS.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
75% - Evaluation and Treatment of Patients
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Perform the duties typically associated with a physician in an outpatient setting, to include: o patient examination and evaluation o diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders o ordering and interpreting tests o documentation of clinical activities
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Provide clinical supervision and training of medical students, residents, child/adolescent
 fellows, and nursing staff
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Collaborate with Director of Nursing in training and supervision of nurses in the delivery of patient care
25% - Administrative Operations
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Collaborate with the nursing coordinator, assistant office manager, and outpatient coordinator to provide input into decisions concerning the daily operation of the clinic.
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Supervise clinic child psychiatrists
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Facilitate monthly meeting of staff and contract child psychiatrists to address program development, coordination of care, and maintenance of practice standards in the clinic
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Participate in community meetings concerning children’s services as assigned
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Collaborate with the Medical Director, MACFS, in utilization review and quality assurance activities to include peer review and billing/coding audits
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Participate in planning and implementation of fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry
Administer and monitor contract services as assigned

Position Description – Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
Page 3 supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Physician must take initiative and use own judgment in conducting all clinical responsibilities.
The incumbent has considerable latitude for independent action in the delivery of clinical care, establishes procedures and priorities, and is evaluated on short- and long-term clinical outcomes and adherence to accepted standards of clinical care.
The incumbent works as an equal team member with the child/adolescent nursing coordinator, assistant office manager, and outpatient coordinator to ensure that clinic operations proceed smoothly and adhere to all legal and regulatory requirements. The Coordinator acts autonomously to facilitate a monthly meeting of child/adolescent psychiatric staff in order to clarify and encourage the clinical interests and professional goals of psychiatric staff, develop consensus and a shared vision regarding the mission and future direction of the clinic, and produce recommendations for the clinic coordinator team concerning these and other issues pertaining to quality and continuity of care and clinic operations.
Impact:
As clinicians, accurate and complete performance of the job duties associated with these positions is crucial to patient health. Coordination of work efforts with other clinic staff ensures adequate psychiatric input into clinic operations and to avoid legal consequences. The incumbent is expected to provide active, participatory leadership in the performance of the responsibilities of the position within the child and adolescent clinic, and works in a collaborative manner under the direction of MACFS administration in order to ensur e the success and credibility of the clinic’s work and the reputations of
MACFS, UNSOM, and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge:
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Medical education obtained by completing an Liaison Committee on Medical Education
(LCME) accredited medical school and an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education (ACGME) accredited residency in family medicine, psychiatry or similar discipline, or a program with a similar level and intensity of training
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General medical care across the lifespan with expertise in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents
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State and federal laws, with particular emphasis on physician-patient relationships and regulations related to the practice of medicine
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Student development theory and methodology and factors contributing to excellence in teaching
Skills:
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Leadership
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Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Strong interpersonal and human relations skills
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Human resources management, supervision, and training skills
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Time and task management skills
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Fiscal management skills

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Ability to:
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Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
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Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
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Research issues/situations, develop and provide solutions, exercise sound judgment to make appropriate decisions, and implement solutions reflective of the university’s mission and commitment to diversity.
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Act in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity issues
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Support and assist staff with coordination of work efforts
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Support staff development to achieve clinic and university goals
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Work independently and as a collaborative team member and team leader
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Manage resources effectively and efficiently
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Establish rapport and work and interact effectively with diverse populations
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Seek supervision and consultation appropriately
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Work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Patients and families
MACFS Child/Adolescent
Psychiatrists
Nurses
Residents, Fellows, and Medical
Students
Other coordinators of child and adolescent clinic
Medical Director
Reason for Contact
To provide quality health care services
To coordinate patient care, supervision of performance, team building, facilitate group discussion and consensus, develop recommendations for quality improvement
To collaborate in patient care, collaborate with DON in supervisory issues
To train and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students on an individual and small group basis
To plan, evaluate, and problem-solve issues pertaining to clinic operations
To report progress, ensure cohesion between child/adolescent clinic and overall mission of MACFS, plan and strategize regarding
MACFS child/adolescent psychiatry services
External
Other physicians and health care professionals
Community and State leadership in children’s services
Reason for Contact
To coordinate patient care
To participate in systemic issues pertaining to children’s services
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent. a. Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
MD/DO or equivalent from accredited institution
Completion of residency in psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry

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b. Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required education necessary for a person entering this position.
MD/DO or equivalent and three years of experience as a physician with at least one year experience in a mental health center or comparable health care delivery environment
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None c. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Nevada Medical License, DEA certificate, Nevada pharmacy certificate
Incumbent must remain eligible for group malpractice coverage from Nevada System of Higher Education’ (NSHE)