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Supv Medical Officer Psych
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Job ID
32874
Location
1900 E Street S.E.
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
07/10/2026
Date Closed
08/23/2026
Minimum Rate
$226,308.00
Maximum Rate
$306,181.00
Target Openings
1
Available Openings
1
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Department of Behavioral Healt
Grade
MD6
Bargaining Unit
CH11
Type of Appointment
MSS - Reg Appt
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INTRODUCTION
This position is in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), Clinical Services Administration (CSA), Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).
The Supervisory Medical Officer (Psychiatry) ensures the provision of the highest quality treatment services, including brief psychiatric assessment, psychiatric emergency services and extended observation services. The primary responsibilities of this position are to plan and direct CPEP operations, to provide direct oversight and overall supervision of psychiatrists, nurses, and related direct care clinical staff, and to develop a comprehensive program and recommendations on new policies, program activities and initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incumbent serves as Supervisory Medical Officer and Crisis Emergency Services Medical Director for free-standing Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), Department of Behavioral Health. Crisis Emergency Services includes site based psychiatric emergency assessment and treatment, extended observation and treatment, mobile crisis, and homeless outreach services. Responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to Psychiatrists, General Medical Officers and other staff, the incumbent also makes major decisions affecting operations, including determining appropriate services to be provided, developing objectives and priorities, ensuring policies and procedures are appropriate, and identifying and developing short-and long-range plans. The incumbent monitors progress in achieving goals, evaluates accomplishments, and ensures redirection of efforts as needed. They will ensure that psychiatric emergency services are consistent with Chapter 80, Crisis Services, for individuals experiencing the full range of behavioral health crises, including individuals with co-occurring and substance use disorders. The incumbent evaluates performance of subordinates, provides advice and guidance to employees on both work and administrative and clinical matters, and performs a full range of supervisory duties by assigning work assignments, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. They will also identify developmental and training needs of employees and supervise residents/externs from hospitals or educational institutions.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT
Graduation with a degree of Doctor of Medicine and completion of a residency program as approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in the year of the applicant's graduation.
A current, permanent, and full unrestricted District of Columbia license to practice medicine;
Completion of an approved full, rotting or mixed internship;
Completion of an approved residency program; and
Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or its equivalent as determined by the Credentials Committee.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
LICENSURE
Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia.
Must be credentialed and privileged for clinical practice by the Behavioral Health Services Division [BHSD].
AREA OF CONSIDERATION
Open to the Public
First Screening Date
July 20, 2025; and every two weeks thereafter
TOUR OF DUTY
8:15A - 4:45P Monday - Friday
WORKSITE
1905 E Street, S.E., Bldg. 14 Washington, DC 20003
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-0602-06
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risks of accidents and it is required to follow basic safety precautions.
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:
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
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 to the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District resident 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.
If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, nation origin, sex, age, martial status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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