INTERIM DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES
UHS
Summary
This position assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Social Services Department outpatient, and the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, PI, and the supervision of licensed and non-licensed clinical therapists.
Job description
Responsibilities
This position assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Social Services Department outpatient, and the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, PI, and the supervision of licensed and non-licensed clinical therapists.
Serves as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services.
Contributes to the development of programs for specialized patient populations for outpatient 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.
Use an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment, providing care to varied populations including male and female adults and dually diagnosed patients.
Education: Master's degree in social work, Clinical/Counseling, or Social Services related field required, licensure required.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years clinical experience and 2 years of management experience with case management and the utilization review process including concurrent reviews. Previous supervisory experience with inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists. A minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience of non-licensed clinical therapists is required. Affiliation with graduate school clinical students preferred. Previous continuum of care experience highly preferred.
Licensure/Certification: TN LCSW, LPC preferred.
Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, Clinical/Counseling, or Social Services related field
- Licensure required
- Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
- 2 years of management experience with case management and utilization review
- Supervisory experience with inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists
- Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience of non-licensed clinical therapists
- TN LCSW or LPC preferred
- Affiliation with graduate school clinical students preferred
- Previous continuum of care experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Growth Opportunities
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.