DIRECTOR OF THERAPY AND COUNSELING

UHS•Horsham Township, PA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Horsham Clinic is seeking an energetic, creative and mission-focused Director of Therapy and Counseling. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact by leading top-notch inpatient therapy services, we would love to hear from you! For more than 60 years, The Horsham Clinic has helped children, teens, adults and older adults manage and overcome a number of mental health issues at its 55-acre campus nestled in Ambler, Pennsylvania. We have a total of 206 licensed acute beds and are one of the largest providers of acute inpatient services in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Horsham Clinic also offers partial hospitalization services for children, teens and adults at our main campus in Ambler, and at our Chester County and Delaware County partial programs. We are committed to restoring every patient’s emotional well-being through interdisciplinary clinical programs and care that are provided by highly skilled professionals. At Horsham, we encourage patients to grow and learn from their treatment, as well as develop their full potential to enjoy their quality of life with families, friends and within their community. While our line of work may be challenging at times, it is also extremely rewarding! Come join our team! About Universal Health Services (our parent company) One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. To learn more, visit us online at https://horshamclinic.com/ Also check out our LinkedIn and Facebook pages! What You’ll Do (Position Description) The Director of Therapy and Counseling offers both administrative and clinical leadership to our Therapy and Counseling departments. This role involves interviewing and recommending new hires, overseeing training and development of the departments, and supervising department staff in alignment with the facility's philosophy, goals, and standards, as well as level of care requirements. The Director ensures the department consistently maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, exemplifying service excellence and fostering successful departmental growth. Additionally, the Director is tasked with implementing new programs, revamping existing programs, and developing curriculum that addresses the needs of the facility and each of our patient populations. This position will be supervised by our Director of Clinical Services. The Director of Therapy and Counseling must be adaptable and a collaborative team player to meet the evolving needs of the facility and our diverse populations. Candidates should be able to effectively engage with all levels of stakeholders, including our CEO and CNO, various departments, as well as patients and their families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling and/or Social Work required
LPC and/or LCSW required
Joint Commission, OMHSAS, DDAP experience required
5 years prior experience in a clinical management or supervisory role required
Strong oral and written skills
Strong teamwork skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Experience playing an active and creative role in creating/revamping therapy programs preferred
Experience writing curriculum for child and adolescent populations preferred
Change Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the Clinical operations and oversight of 10 Inpatient units encompassing child, adolescent, dual diagnosis, SPMI, and general adult populations
Provide supervision, training and guidance to Bachelor’s and Master’s level Therapists and Certified Addictions Counselors
Coordinate and maintain group therapy schedules across all units
Plan and implement recreation and activities across all units
Manage therapeutic services coverage for all units
Successful cross-functional collaboration between Nursing, Social Work and other departments to ensure a positive patient experience

Benefits

Daily opportunities to make a direct impact on the treatment experience of our patients
Free employee meals (continental breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Employee Appreciation Events (food trucks, summer BBQ’s, Holiday parties, employee gifts!)
Enjoy the peaceful and beautiful campus scenery
Employee Assistance Program (access to free consultations, resources and referrals for you, your family and anyone else that has a direct impact on your life)
Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401K with company match and discounted stock plan (401K pre-tax and post-tax contribution options)
Tuition Reimbursement (we’ll put money towards your next course, CEU or conference; we have tuition discounts with several schools such as Drexel, Chamberlain, Widener University)
Student Loan Repayment Programs (we’ll help you pay off those pesky loans!)
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!