Director of Clinical Services-Behavioral Health

UHS•Shippensburg, PA

About The Position

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., is a 112-bed behavioral health facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, providing acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults, as well as inpatient psychiatric care for adolescents ages 13–17. It also operates two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. The facility’s mission emphasizes high-quality behavioral health services, service excellence, respect, ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. The Director of Clinical Services oversees clinical programs on the Substance Use Disorder and Acute Psychiatric units. This senior leadership role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and provides leadership and strategic planning for the facility’s clinical services. The Director ensures programs meet community needs and facility performance goals and objectives; manages the administrative processes and systems for clinical services; promotes and maintains a therapeutic environment; and develops and implements clinical treatment programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or above from an accredited college, with a major in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field that includes a practicum in a health or human service agency.
At least five years of experience in the psychiatric or mental health field.
At least two years of supervisor experience.
Strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, DHS, DDAP, patient rights standards, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities is preferable.

Nice To Haves

Practicum experience in a drug and alcohol or mental health setting is preferred.
At least three years of experience in advanced clinical or management practice is preferred.
A Social Work, Counseling, or other Human Services license as defined by the state of Pennsylvania is preferred; a license is not required.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, DHS, DDAP, patient rights standards, and applicable laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities is preferable.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical programs on the Substance Use Disorder and Acute Psychiatric units.
Provide leadership and strategic planning for clinical services programs.
Ensure programs meet community needs and facility performance goals and objectives.
Manage administrative processes and management systems for clinical services offered at the facility.
Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Develop and implement clinical treatment programs.