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rrDirector of Health Services

rBennington College

rJob Type: | Full time

rLocation: Bennington, Vermont, United States

rBennington College welcomes applications for the Director of Health Services position. The Director provides high-quality, culturally sensitive, and gender affirming general health care for common and recurring medical needs, supervising and coordinating a small administrative and clinical team. This position works in close partnership with the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to support overall wellness operations.

Bennington College\'s Health Center functions as an integrative care center offering both medical and counseling services in collaboration with the Wellness Unit. As a part of the Student Life team, the Director will report to the Associate Dean and Director of Integrative Wellness, collaborating with all Student Life units as well as other administrative and academic units as needed, including the Director of CAPS and CAPS team members. The Director of Health Services works clinically with students and provides quality assurance of staff, including interns.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities, as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building a community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College\'s approach to pluralism and inclusivity-both as fields of inquiry and practice-is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

Schedule and Work Arrangement

The position is generally full-time during the academic term (35 hours/week for 32 weeks) and part-time during the non-term periods (\~20 hours/week for 20 weeks). A majority of the work is performed in a clinical office setting, requiring an on-campus presence. Occasional travel is necessary to attend public health meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

Provides high-quality, culturally sensitive, and gender affirming

direct care for a diverse student population, inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities, as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs.

Oversees the administration of the student health insurance policy

with the Associate Dean of Integrative Wellness and works with the Administrative Assistant and Biller to oversee the tracking of billable and non-billable student visits. Develops and directs procedures for patient billing with/to the appropriate health insurance carrier.

Ensures appropriate recruitment, training, supervision, development,

and evaluation of professional and administrative support staff, including interns.

Works in collaboration with Student Life units (including Counseling

and Psychological Services, Wellness Education, Campus Safety, Residence Life, and Student Engagement) to educate the community and to ensure the care and safety of students on campus.

Develops and maintains operational protocols ensuring compliance

with state and professional ethics, standards of care, and licensure requirements

Makes ongoing, independent decisions around risk management and

referrals. Will follow up with students who have experienced medical emergencies and are transported to ER or urgent care as necessary.

Recruits and hires clinical staff, supervises and evaluates staff

performance, implements performance interventions as necessary, and promotes continuous staff development through on-the-job training. Authorizes attendance at healthcare conferences and courses, shares articles and publications related to public health issues.

Oversees the ordering of pharmaceuticals, medical, and surgical

supplies/equipment.

Stays up to date with information and trends related to the health

of college students.

Serves on relevant college committees and working groups.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master\'s degree with current, or eligible to obtain APRN licensure in the State of Vermont, and board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. MD, ND, DO candidates are welcome.

Current DEA certificate, NPI number, CPR, and First Aid certification.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a clinical (primary care, urgent care, or similar) and administrative leader in an education

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