Assistant Director of Clinical Services
About The Position
Responsible for the oversight of all clinical treatment programs of patients receiving treatment for psychiatric, and substance abuse issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings as delegated by the Director. The Associate Director assures that high quality clinical care is provided and that clinical functions are integrated. Associate Director supervises individual and group counseling and develops and implements a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities/processes. Oversees discharge planning to ensure an optimal post hospital transition. Responsible for ensuring that clinical documentation is current and accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work is required.
- Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric healthcare required. A knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles required.
- A current unencumbered clinical social work or counseling license
- CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring that company approved programs are implemented and being provided consistently.
- Provides oversight to the therapists and provides feedback, training, supervision, coaching, and support.
- Ensures that all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.
- Actively participates in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing) under the direction of the Director.
- Coordinates performance improvement, action planning, ongoing monitoring, and reporting.
- Attends treatment team meetings on a regular basis, ensuring the treatment teams are functioning at the highest quality, supporting patient engagement and recovery.
- Ensures that clarification of the therapeutic role and treatment plan with the patient and family is completed.
- Ensures therapists are communicating with the patient’s family (as clinically indicated) and referral sources in a consistent and timely fashion.
- Provides clinical training, which can include CEU trainings, for team members and development initiatives.
- Supports the development and implementation of specialty programs as needs are identified.
- Is responsible to collaborate with leadership team members related to hospital operations.
- Serves as the Director in the absence of the Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short-and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
