Regional Director

WHO WE ARE:

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Growth and development:
Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.

Supportive Team culture:
Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.

Comprehensive benefits:
Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a key clinical operations leadership team member, the Regional Director is responsible for directing, managing, and enhancing operations across designated sites within the region. The Regional Director focuses on optimizing operational and clinical quality while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Working closely with the VP of Clinical Operations and AVP of Clinical and Financial Operations, the Regional Director aligns practices with organizational goals.

Additionally, the Regional Director has primary responsibility for fostering community engagement by collaborating with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in partnership with each Health Center within the region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* In collaboration with the Center Managers, directs all activities involved in the provision of services at a clinic, including scheduling, staffing, patient flow, ongoing clinical operations, maintaining and securing the physical facility, and monitoring and reviewing daily fiscal and accounting procedures related to sliding fee and co-payments.

* Assumes initiative in center activities and seeks new sources of patient referrals and programs for the growth of the health centers.

* In collaboration with Chief Operating Officer and VP of Clinical Operations and other leaders, ensures adherence to best practices in patient experience and operational flow.

* Participates with local Community Boards and attends monthly meetings.

* In collaboration with VP of Clinical Operations, develops and maintains relationships with local elected officials and community-based organizations.

* Establishes and maintains a Community Action Council and Patient Advisory Committee at Health Centers and run quarterly meetings and bi-annual respectively to include input on quality improvement initiatives.

* Coordinates vacations at center to ensure appropriate staff is available.

* Acts as primary liaison with appropriate community groups to establish, promote, and carry out programs which are responsive to community needs.

* Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.

* Develops annual program goals and objectives for the health centers.

* Works with central fiscal staff and senior leadership in budget preparation and modification.

* Participates in QI activities by tracking statistical information, implementing goals, and ensuring ongoing monitoring of QI in collaboration with sites' Medical Directors and other clinical leadership.

* Works with the Population Health/QARR team to perform outreach to new patients who appear on the Managed Care Organizations' monthly new patient lists for the sites.

* Ensures that the clinical programs conform to policies and standards set by the agency as well as by state, local and federal authorities.

* Interprets agency policies and procedures and shares information with staff through regularly scheduled staff meetings.

* Increases the Centers' visibility in the community through outreach activities, health center events/Open House and…