DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

UHS • Mount Pleasant, SC

92d

About The Position

Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Sea Grove Recovery (a Universal Health Services facility) provides substance use treatment for adults, as well as dual diagnosis treatment for adults with a co-occurring mental health disorder. The 41-bed facility is in a serene, wooded environment and is designed to maximize healing and meet the needs of every patient who attends treatment. Sea Grove offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) that takes place for most of the day throughout the week with PHP lodging available. The program allows for those in our care to receive treatments and therapies throughout the day in an environment conducive to healing and a treatment plan built around their individual needs. In addition to the substance use program, Sea Grove Recovery is equipped to provide treatment to those with a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder. We are seeking a dedicated Director of Clinical Services to join our team at Sea Grove Recovery Center. In this pivotal role, the DSC will oversee behavioral health clinical services, ensuring high-quality care and support for our patients. The Director of Clinical Services' leadership will be essential in advancing our mission to provide compassionate care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Licensure as a psychologist or clinical social worker required in the state of South Carolina.
• Five (5) years of post-master’s experience and/or as a licensed professional in a psychiatric setting or related field; and 3 years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with art therapy techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates daily operation of clinical programs.
• Seeks input from patients, staff and leaders on issues affecting patient care and delivery of services.
• Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer; Director, QAPI; Director, Risk Management; QA/Risk Manager and Medical Director in setting program standards, goals and objectives.
• Assures multidisciplinary planning, treatment and evaluations occur effectively in patient care.
• Assures information is communicated to patients, families and referral sources.
• Attends unit staff meetings and treatment team meetings to monitor results.
• Reviews social services assignments to assure care is based on need and competency of staff.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical programs.
• Collaborates with others in identifying needs for program changes.
• Plans, designs and takes action to implement new programs when necessary.
• Plans, develops, assesses, monitors and evaluates performance improvement and patient satisfaction activities.
• Monitors patient outcomes and adjust programs as necessary.
• Advocates for patients' rights and access to services.
• Fosters a culture of compassion and excellence within the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees