Director of Acute Services - Children

UHS • Anchorage, AK

86d

About The Position

The Director of Children Services is accountable for directing and leading the Acute Children Treatment Program. The Director will ensure the strategic direction and planning of clinical and program services, program marketing and referral development activities. The Director of Children Services provides overall leadership of the daily operations of the program. Oversees staffing, scheduling, and FTE management. Develops, coordinates, and manages unit programs. Conducts performance improvement activities to achieve benchmark on clinical indicators. Facilitates training and staff development, with an emphasis on high quality residential care delivered in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.
• Licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW/LPC).

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the Acute Children programs.
• Ensure that appropriate care is delivered to patients; set the tone for the program that reflects the organization’s values and adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Serve as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies.
• Ensure appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.
• Communicate with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies.
• Oversee the facility’s client rights program and assure clients receive prompt response to complaints/concerns; offer options for resolution and ensure appropriate follow up.
• Oversee, implement and monitor treatment planning; identify mechanisms for enhancing multi-disciplinary involvement and cooperation.
• Facilitate the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conduct outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming.
• Design and maintain program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensure all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.
• Actively serve as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.
• Stay abreast on current/changing mental health law and its application to the organization’s programs.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Free Lunch
• Licensure supervision
• Licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What This Job Offers

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