Director of Outpatient Services

NewVista Behavioral Health

23h

About The Position

Alpine Vista Behavioral Health, an affiliate of New Vista, is seeking an experienced therapist to lead our Outpatient department as Director of Outpatient Services. The Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for the oversight of all outpatient clinical treatment programs for patients receiving outpatient treatment for psychiatric and substance abuse issues. The Director of Outpatient Services assures that high quality clinical care is provided and that clinical functions are integrated. The Director supervises individual and group counseling and develops and implements a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities/processes for outpatient clients. The Director is also responsible to ensure that clinical documentation is current and accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards. New Vista's mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care in a contemporary and healing environment. The NewVista mission is to inspire hope, restore peace of mind, and heal lives. NewVista Behavioral Health is a forward-thinking development and operating company of behavioral health hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, behavioral health providers and transport operators, as well as outpatient telehealth solutions. The NewVista mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care in a contemporary and healing environment. One that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence, utilizing a passionate and highly-trained team of professionals.

Requirements

LCSW, LISW, LPCC, or LMFT required.
3 or more years of experience in behavioral health with knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles.
Must acquire CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
May be required to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Ensure that hospital approved programs are implemented and provided consistently.
Provide oversight to the therapists and provide feedback through the performance evaluation process and, if necessary, through counseling.
Ensure that all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.
Actively participate in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing).
Coordinate performance improvement and complete monthly reporting.
Attend treatment team meetings on a regular basis.
Ensure that clarification of the therapeutic role and treatment plan with the patient and family is completed.
Actively participate in the complaint resolution process as needed.
Collaborate with leadership team members on all matters related to hospital operations.