Director - Outpatient Services
UHS
Summary
The Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for the oversight of Branches Grand Rapids programs, including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The Director manages all activities involving outpatient referrals from initial call through completion of treatment plans, coordinating caseloads, developing and managing the outpatient staff, and marketing the program.
Job description
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the leadership, implementation and evaluation of Outpatient Programs and Services.
- Develops hospital policy and procedure for areas of responsibility.
- Evaluates, audits and maintains standards for areas of responsibility in compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- Serves as a member of the senior management team, including decision-making, financial goals, organizational goals, and Administrator On-Call, as needed.
- Takes calls for the special departmental needs.
- Responsible or delegates for employee hiring, performance appraisals, corrective action, professional recognition and growth of staff members.
- Promote new program and business development.
- Participates in marketing outpatient program.
- Provides leadership and accountability for the departmental budget, FTEs and staffing levels.
- Develop and maintain departmental quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives while participating in hospital quality improvement plan.
- Responsible for overseeing department safety responsibilities.
- Responsibilities also include oversight/maintenance of Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited university in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, or another mental health related field.
Experience: Five (5) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.
Licensure: Current LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT (license issued by the State of Michigan).
Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agencies' regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws regulating mental health care facilities. CPR and HWC/CPI training certification must be completed before providing direct care services.
Schedule: The hours for this positions are Full Time, Salary Basis, Monday - Friday.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited university in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, or another mental health related field.
- Five (5) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.
- Current LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT (license issued by the State of Michigan).
- A strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agencies' regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws regulating mental health care facilities.
- CPR and HWC/CPI training certification must be completed before providing direct care services.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.