ASST DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES

UHS•Memphis, TN

About The Position

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Compass Intervention Center is seeking a 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. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each client’s specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.This position has overall responsibility for managing, coordinating, supervising, and implementing treatment programs and the delivery of services in an effective manner. The Assistant Director of Outpatient Services works with the Medical Director, as well as the other medical staff, to ensure that the hospital delivers a high level of therapy services that meets the patients’ needs and follows all regulatory standards. Works closely with the Business Development Director to market the hospital to referral sources and to ensure appropriate and effective communication back to referral sources about patients they have referred to the hospital. Supervises staff to ensure a productive team that operates with high morale. The Assistant Director of Outpatient Services works cooperatively with other team members to ensure that each patient has a positive clinical experience with the best possible outcome.

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.

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.
Monitors effectiveness of treatment modalities and implement necessary changes as recommended by the Professional Staff
Ensures 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.
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 assuring all assigned duties are performed properly.
Functions as the Administrator-on-call as needed and takes calls for special facility needs.