INTERIM DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES

UHS • Bartlett, TN

6d

About The Position

The Interim Director - Outpatient Services assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Social Services Department outpatient services and the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, performance improvement, and supervision of licensed and non-licensed clinical therapists. The role serves as a clinical liaison with continuum-of-care services and contributes to developing programs for specialized patient populations in outpatient services and across the continuum of care. In conjunction with community resources, the director helps maintain relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers, and family members, and participates in county and regional meetings of public mental health providers. The position applies principles of growth and development to assess individual patient needs and provide clinical treatment and care.

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is a behavioral health and addictive disease services provider in the Memphis and Mid-South region. Its 365-bed facility is on a 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County and serves children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. The position requires flexibility to provide care to varied populations, including male and female adults and dually diagnosed patients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, clinical/counseling, or a related social services field.
• Required licensure.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of management experience involving case management and the utilization review process, including concurrent reviews.
• Previous supervisory experience with inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists.
• At least 3–5 years of supervisory experience with non-licensed clinical therapists.
• Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, and family therapy theory and practice is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in the position's stated criteria.

Nice To Haves

• Affiliation with graduate school clinical students.
• Previous continuum-of-care experience.
• TN LCSW or LPC licensure is preferred.
• Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, and family therapy theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the functioning of outpatient Social Services and the quality of social services provided.
• Oversee services through policies, procedures, performance improvement, and supervision of licensed and non-licensed clinical therapists.
• Serve as a clinical liaison with continuum-of-care services.
• Contribute to developing programs for specialized patient populations in outpatient services and across the continuum of care.
• Help maintain relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers, and family members in conjunction with community resources.
• Participate in county and regional meetings of public mental health providers.
• Apply principles of growth and development to assess each patient's needs and provide clinical treatment and care.
• Demonstrate flexibility in providing care to varied populations, including male and female adults and dually diagnosed patients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans for full-time and part-time positions.
• 401(k) plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth and development within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager