Director of Acute Services - Children

UHS•Anchorage, AK

86d

About The Position

Clinical Director of Acute Children Program Opportunity Eligible for $15,000.00 sign-on bonus, $10,000.00 relocation bonus (non-AK residents) North Star Behavioral Health Hospital is the premier behavioral health provider serving Alaska. Our adult detox and recovery provides Intensive Holistic Treatment Program dedicated to individuals 18 and older in need of detoxification and/or rehabilitation for substance abuse. Key Responsibilities: 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

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

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the Acute Children programs.
Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients; sets the tone for the program that reflects the organization’s values and adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations
Serves as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies
Ensures appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.
Communicates with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies
Oversees the facility’s client rights program and assures clients receive prompt response to complaints/concerns; offers options for resolution and ensures appropriate follow up
Oversees, implements and monitors treatment planning; identifies mechanisms for enhancing multi-disciplinary involvement and cooperation
Facilitates the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conducts outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming
Designs and maintains program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensures all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.
Actively serves as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.
Stays abreast on current/changing mental health law and its application to the organization’s programs.