Assistant Director of Clinical Services

UHS•Houston, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria. Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/ West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Assistant Director of Clinical Services to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Assistant Director of Clinical Services will be responsible for directing, facilitating and monitoring the quality of Clinical Services to meet the goals of West Oaks Hospital. In addition, provides direct care to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Responsible for collaborating with the patient’s family, multidisciplinary team and community agencies to support and coordinate treatment and discharge planning.

Requirements

Education Required: Masters' Degree in Counseling or Social Work.
Licensure and Certification Required: Current license as an LPC, LMSW or LCSW in Texas. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
Experience Required: Four years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in an inpatient psychiatric social service setting.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Current license as an LCSW and LCDC in Texas.
Preferred: Five years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in an inpatient psychiatric social service setting, to include one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Operational Management
Admission and Assessment Process
Provides Clinical Services
Group Therapy
On-Site School Administrator
Engage and Inspire – Create an environment in which people do their best work
Build Talent – Utilize established interviewing and selection processes to select the right people for the right job and the right time.
Coach and Develop Others – Utilize a systematic approach to coaching which includes setting goals and expectations; creating a learning environment and providing continuous feedback.
Manage Conflict – Address and resolve conflict directly and constructively
Functional Knowledge – Proficient in specialized technical knowledge of discipline / specialty area; demonstrate knowledge of Joint Commission standards and other related regulatory and/or quality agencies.
Quality and Process Improvement – Focus on quality, patient/employee safety and error reduction; applies best practices by continuously improving services, methods or approaches.
Manage Resources - Actively utilize functional resources (internal and external agencies, UHS, etc.) in developing creative solutions to address problems
Manage Change –Respond to new regulations, changing economic conditions, hospital staffing, external environment, etc.
Communication and Relationship Building – Effectively communicate at all levels; able to build credibility with professionals, physicians, healthcare professionals and constituents within the community.
Other duties as assigned