DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - OUT PATIENT

UHS • Bartlett, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. The Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for the overall operational administration of the Outpatient Services Department. As a member of Senior management, this position ensures the developement, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and services consistant with the facility's goals and objectives, and actively participates in a leadership role by consulting with facility management in designing and providing total patient care and services. Reports directly to the Associate Administrator while maintaining a collaborative working relationship and communication with all Senior Management members.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Services, Clinical/Counseling Psychology required
• 5-8yrs prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting
• TN Social Work License (LMSW,LCSW or LPC) required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of management, supervision, patient case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operational administration of the Outpatient Services Department
• Ensures the developement, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and services consistant with the facility's goals and objectives
• Actively participates in a leadership role by consulting with facility management in designing and providing total patient care and services

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees