DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES CLINIC, IOP & PHP

UHS•Oakland Park, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Director of IOP/PHP/Clinic to oversee the outpatient treatment program and administration and operations of all outpatient services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective management skills and staff supervision, provide ongoing education to staff regarding patient population, and possess the ability to work collaboratively with administration, physicians, employees, peers, and providers. Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is a 182-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital offering inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. They provide innovative behavioral health treatment and academic services, including a 24/7 Clinical Assessment Center, Inpatient Hospitalization, Inpatient Program Residential Treatment Facility, Partial Hospitalization, and Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, with a broad network of facilities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the UK.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Master’s degree in psychology, social work or mental health related field.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent
Minimum three (3) years experience in the mental health field.
Experience in providing and supervising individual, group, and family therapy
Experience in working with health insurance utilization management
Working knowledge of Mental Health Interventions such as Electro Convulsive Therapy and Trans-cranial magnetic Stimulation
CPR certification
LCSW, LMHC, or CAP required
Well organized
Works independently
Ability to provide supervision (clinical) for registered interns
Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage stress appropriately.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Good customer service skills
Aware of community resources available to coordinate discharge planning/referrals.
Demonstrates an understanding of program and philosophy.
Ability to be sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices

Responsibilities

Overseeing outpatient treatment program
Administration and operations of all outpatient services
Effective management skills and staff supervision
Providing staff with ongoing education regarding patient population
Ability to work collaboratively with administration, physicians, employees, peers and providers