ASST DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES

About the role

Compass Intervention Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Outpatient Services. This position assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Outpatient Services and the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, and PI. Serves as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services. Contributes to the development of programs for specialized client populations for inpatient and the continuum of care. In conjunction with community resources, contributes to the maintenance of relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers and family members. Participates in county and regional meetings of the public mental health providers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the clinical program and to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensures that all clinical activities comply with all regulatory standards.
• Reviews therapy documentation by Therapists and Recreation Therapists and reports data to the Performance Improvement Committee on a regular basis.
• Makes sure that all appropriate clinical information is transmitted to referring Physicians and Therapists.
• In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, interviews and hires clinical staff, including Therapists, Recreation Therapists, and Discharge Planner, ensuring all assigned duties are performed properly.
• Ensures all clinical staff receives department orientation and other appropriate training.
• Provides direct supervision and coaching of clinical staff, including Therapists, Recreation Therapists, and Discharge Planner, ensuring all assigned duties are performed properly.
• Functions as the Administrator-on-call as needed and takes calls for special facility needs.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field with at least three (3) years’ experience working with adolescents.
• Must have prior supervisor experience in healthcare setting, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Licensure by the State of Tennessee as a Clinical Social Worker or LPC.
• Demonstrated history of leading/managing to establish performance metrics, including quality, quantity and cost.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience working with adolescents.
• Prior supervisor experience in healthcare setting, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Licensure by the State of Tennessee as a Clinical Social Worker or LPC.
• Demonstrated history of leading/managing to establish performance metrics, including quality, quantity and cost.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.