Director - Clinical Services

Acadia Healthcare•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ. PURPOSE STATEMENT: E nsur e quality care to patients by developing, implementing and directing behavioral health treatment programs .

Requirements

Master's degree in B ehav ioral or Mental H ealth or closely related field .
Four or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility .
T wo or more year s of previous supervisory experience .
Licensed counselor/ social worker/psychologist preferred or as required by the state and for the area of clinical expertise.
V alid driver's license, if required by the facility.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee program operations, including budget managem ent, developing marketing and strategic plans and independent decision making for program requiring clinical expertise .
Develop, plan and implement program goals, objectives , personnel, resources and equipment.
Provide direction and oversight to staff members .
Serve as a member of the facility leadership team.
Provide clinical consultation, oversight of case planning and care coordination.
Responsible for a limited caseload as needed.
Ensure that services are focused on the patients presenting treatment needs and request for service.
Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as .
Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
Review caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed, develop and execute new programs according to market needs a nd may provide training, case consultation and on call coverage during and after program hours as needed.
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures for the facility .
E nsure procedures and workflow are consistent with organizational objectives , treatment protocols, regulatio ns and standards of care.
E nsure operations conform to established environmental, safety and infection control requirements.
Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety i s a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.