DIRECTOR - CLINICAL SERVICES

Uhs • Chicago, IL

334d • $90,000 - $122,000

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Services has 24 hour a day seven day a week responsibility for all clinical programming activities. Assesses the quality of our clinical programming and social service provision to patients and families. Assures maintenance of standards for quality clinical services as defined by professional bodies, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and other accrediting organizations. Supervises all clinical program activities for all in-patient units. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, clinical programming, interactions with patients as well as implementing new programs and in-services as needed. Designs and leads implementation of clinical programming. Assists with the provision of leadership and strategic planning of the clinical services and programs offered ensuring programs meet the needs of the community and the facility's performance goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Psychology, Psy D., or Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology required.
• 3+ years experience working with a psychiatric mental health population in an inpatient setting.
• 1+ year supervisory experience.
• Licensed Psychologist, Psy D., LCPC or LCSW required.
• Knowledge of individual and family therapy theory and practice, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of theory and practice of assessments.
• Good organization skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the quality of clinical programming and social service provision to patients and families.
• Ensure maintenance of standards for quality clinical services as defined by professional bodies.
• Supervise all clinical program activities for all in-patient units.
• Implement new programs and in-services as needed.
• Design and lead implementation of clinical programming.
• Assist with leadership and strategic planning of clinical services and programs.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Competitive compensation & benefits package.
• Career advancement and mobility.
• Resources of a large health system (UHS, Inc.).
• An engaged leadership team.
• A commitment to patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree