WHO WE ARE & PURPOSE OF POSITION
For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been a leader in providing a full continuum of shelter, transitional and permanent housing and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway and exploited youth. As the largest provider of runaway and homeless youth services in New York City, CHNY serves more than 1,500 youth and young adults ages 16-24 annually. Our doors are open to all young people who need help, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We provide shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health and other services using harm reduction and trauma-informed principles. We also advocate for systemic change through public policy while promoting awareness of critical issues related to youth homelessness. Covenant House New York’s goal is to help each young person find safety and refuge from the dangers of living on the streets and to empower youth now and into the future. We do this through compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.
The Medical Director of CHNY’s Health & Wellness Center is the lead clinician, in charge of all aspects of medical patient care services provided in our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our Health & Wellness Center provides services to youth in CHNY programs as well as members of the community. The Medical Director will monitor clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations comply with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies and government grants. As a member of the Leadership team, the Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and developing clinical policies and protocols, compliance measures, provider workflow planning, and assisting with provider scheduling. The Medical Director oversees the Health & Wellness Center’s Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Plan. The position serves as coach/mentor/trainer to providers, promoting a clinical vision and giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting medical services and operations issues in priority of urgency according to CHNY policy and FQHC standards. The Medical Director works in close collaboration with other departments across CHNY, particularly the residential and mental health teams. Further, the Medical Director cultivates relationships with other healthcare entities for partnerships and referrals for our patients.
As a licensed Physician, the Medical Director will also provide direct patient services in addition to their duties in administration. The Medical Director will provide quality primary care services, meeting the diverse health and social needs of our patients. The Medical Director will perform complete examinations of patients and screen all patients for health maintenance needs. The Medical Director will document clinical observations, adhere to industry standards and conduct chart reviews to ensure compliance. This role is in-person with some flexibility for remote administrative activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)
GENERAL
CLINICAL
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Education & Experience
Knowledge/Skills
INITIATIVE AND JUDGMENT/ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The salary range $225k -$231,737k.
Compensation
Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to full medical, vision, dental, life and short and long-term disability insurance and other fringe benefits. Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire. PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 10 holidays, 13 sick days, 5 personal days and birthday days off. Benefits include a 403b with employer contribution after 12 months. There are also multiple additional optional benefits (including additional life, disability, accident and cancer insurance) available at significantly reduced rates. "CH is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire to be considered."
Covenant House New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer