EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

UHS•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Universal Health Services (UHS) is a leading healthcare provider with a strong history of achievement and growth. As a Fortune 500 company, UHS operates a wide range of healthcare facilities across the US, UK, and Puerto Rico, employing approximately 99,000 people. The Executive Director role is a key leadership position within the organization, responsible for providing clinical leadership, developing and implementing evidence-based programs, and managing various clinical teams. This role ensures high-quality patient care, compliance with regulations, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position also involves financial acumen, staff development, and continuous learning to stay abreast of industry best practices and legal requirements.

Requirements

Graduate Degree
Clinical Background in social work, clinical counseling, or nursing highly preferred.
CPR Certification
Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership
Experience in acute care and mental health setting required
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in advanced clinical/management practice.
Appropriate state licensure in mental health.
Responsible for leading a team of clinical professionals in their efforts to administer excellent patient care.
Knowledge of short term/stabilization mental health treatment.
Ensures cohesive functioning of the clinical service line.
Responsive to the outcomes of clinical care by participating in the development and implementation of improvement solutions.
Ability to delegate and supervise tasks as required.
Strategically design and implement a whole-patient, treatment-based approach while realizing business goals and priorities.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement when making decisions.
Understands and analyzes variances and initiates appropriate plans for management; effectively utilizes data and outcomes for decision making.
Monitors and assess staff morale to support and atmosphere of teamwork and continuity.
Ensure that staffing is adequate and adjust staffing to match census when necessary.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations including The Joint Commission/CMS/OSHA standards.
Supports a team-based approach in the treatment of patients.
Maintain collaborative relationships with hospital staff, payers, families, professionals, paraprofessionals, and members of the community.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards and adhere to HIPAA privacy rules.
Knowledge of patient census management including staffing ratios and caseloads.
Good understanding of budget and resources planning in addition to evaluation procedures and methods.
Management skills which demonstrate the ability to proactively identify problems and recommend solutions.
Plans effectively for department needs by working with administration.
Organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management and team building skills.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and flexible.
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates holding a LCSW licensure or greater.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical leadership and consultation on all patient care units, including program development and clinical issues.
Ensures all clinical programs are developed and implemented with evidence-based best practices.
Acts as the leader of social service activities, clinical programs, clinical therapists, activity therapists, utilization of review specialists and discharge planners in the acute setting.
Exercises management and administrative skills to determine and meet the goals of the hospital.
Creates and facilitates clinical programming.
Educates staff on policies and procedures.
Conducts clinical care outcome studies.
Serves as the primary liaison to outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting and continuum of care functions.
Operates as a supervisor and consultant in all other facilities, providing education and process improvement suggestions.
Performs as liaison between Program and Hospital; communicating information and needs appropriately.
Supports Hospital missions, goals and objectives.
Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines to Clinical Directors and Assistant Directors.
Provides clinical supervision for nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff.
Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the department.
In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Clinical department meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards.
Participates in assessing and reassessing the Clinical department needs of the patient.
Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care.
Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Clinical department.
Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs.