Clinical Program Manager

Uhs•Savannah, GA

34d

About The Position

The Clinical Program Manager is a key member of the Coastal Harbor Leadership Team who is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and directing the programs and activities of patient care. The position has full responsibility for fiscal and staff management and program services for the acute, child and adolescent services, and residential treatment inclusive of school.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or closely related field.
Current license or eligibility for license as a LMSW, LICSW, LPC, ALC, or MSN in the State of Georgia required.
Minimum 2 years demonstrated excellence in counseling and social work
Ability to manage clinical therapy programs and milieu

Responsibilities

Manage staff and services hospital-wide for social, therapy, and recreation services
Understand regulatory requirements of all agencies that review areas of responsibility; maintain areas of responsibility in survey-ready status at all times
Plan, develop, and implement new programs or policies that promote the organization both internally and externally; develop and implement a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the clinical program and identify areas for improvement
Ensure that all clinical program activities comply with all regulatory standards; ensure that the clinical program operates within the approved budget, including FTE and overtime management
Review therapy documentation by Therapists and Recreation Therapists and report data to the Performance Improvement Committee on a regular basis
Monitor effectiveness of treatment modalities and implement necessary changes as recommended by the Professional Staff; ensure that all appropriate clinical information is transmitted to referring Physicians and Therapists
In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, interview and hire clinical staff, including Therapists, Recreation Therapists, and Discharge Planner; ensure all clinical staff receives department orientation and other appropriate training
Provide direct supervision and coaching of clinical staff, including Therapists, Recreation Therapists, and Discharge Planner assuring all assigned duties are performed properly