CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Branches Mission Resiliency)
About The Position
Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 10 years in a row. https://laurelrigetc.com Universal Health Services (UHS) One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Job Summary: Directs, manages and coordinates the inpatient and outpatient Senior Bridges Geriatric Psychiatric programs ensuring appropriate care is delivered to patients in accordance with Hospital and regulatory standards. Job responsibilities include marketing the program to referral sources, physicians and the community. Director has 24/7 operational responsibility for the department.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Masters Degree in Counseling or Psychology
- LMSW, LCSW, LPCA, or LPC.
- At least 6 months' work in individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management and discharge planning preferably in an inpatient psychiatric facility
- Familiarity with ethical and legal duties regarding reporting of abuse.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the design of clinical programs across the continuum of care.
- Works effectively with multidisciplinary team to ensure the efficacy of treatment.
- Participates in maintaining a safe and hazard free environment.
- Advocate of patient’s rights, treats patients, physicians and co-workers with respect at all times
- Acts as an administrative resource for hospital business development and markets the program on a consistent schedule.
- Develops relationships with referral sources, physicians and the community.
- Markets the program through personal contact, collaterals and providing education about the services available.
- Ensures consistent and timely follow-up with referral sources regarding the assessment and admission of patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
