Manager-Clinical Group Programming

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

13h

About The Position

Indiana University Health/Riley Children's Health seeks a strategic, innovative, results-oriented leader to provide operational and clinical leadership across pediatric behavioral health services, including the Medical Behavioral Health Unit, Inpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Access Center, and Intensive Outpatient Program. The position coordinates and provides day-to-day leadership and clinical oversight of clinical group programming, drawing on advanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions and practice. It directly supervises discharge and aftercare planning, individual and family therapy or interventions, and oversight of group programming delivered by other disciplines. The manager may also provide clinical interventions in inpatient or outpatient settings, including assessments, treatment planning, and individual, family, or group therapy. The role leads and supervises program team members and works collaboratively with clinical and organizational leaders. As a contributor to Riley Children's Health's behavioral health strategy, the manager helps develop and carry out initiatives for program growth, innovation, quality outcomes, and development of the care continuum. The position works primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, with 24/7 clinical and operational oversight.

Requirements

Current Indiana licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Health Services Provider in Psychology.
Knowledge of and experience with cognitive behavioral theory and its application.
Knowledge of psychiatric treatment.
Experience with discharge planning in an inpatient setting.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders sufficient to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and effective interventions in an acute care setting.
Strong clinical assessment, planning, and goal-development skills.
Knowledge of adult and child protective legal mandates.
Strong communication skills for exchanging information, providing counseling or therapy, and developing positive helping relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health team members.
Ability to communicate effectively so patients and families understand, accept, and follow treatment and post-discharge aftercare recommendations.
Strong written communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to manage projects.
Flexibility in work schedule.
Knowledge of principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge in psychiatric treatment in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
Serve as an expert in therapeutic interventions and clinical practice.
Assist in developing, planning, and implementing group programming based on ongoing evaluation of patient needs.
Ensure clinical group programming occurs throughout the inpatient program day, seven days per week, in line with schedules, treatment objectives, policies, and procedures.
Attend multidisciplinary treatment planning and review meetings, and help ensure patients are assessed and assigned to appropriate programs based on their level of functioning.
Maintain verbal and written communication with physicians and other care team members about patient progress and programming effectiveness.
Integrate clinical programming with each patient's overall care; collaborate with nursing leadership and other disciplines on development, implementation, and evaluation of quality-focused research and services.
Provide consultation and oversight regarding quality evaluation of services and programming in child and adolescent services.
Train staff from social work, activity therapy, nursing, and other disciplines who provide clinical group programming.
Coordinate with social work staff and nursing and activity therapy managers to ensure appropriate staffing for inpatient group programming.
Track service utilization, incorporate information into the department's Quality Management program, and use findings to enhance clinical programming.
Provide daily guidance and supervision to inpatient social service staff, including oversight of clinical programming, discharge and aftercare planning, and individual and family therapy or interventions.
Manage personnel in the assigned area, including monitoring and evaluating performance, initiating corrective action, communicating relevant information, and recommending personnel changes.
Provide oversight and performance feedback to other disciplines and individuals delivering group programming in inpatient and outpatient PHP settings, in coordination with their supervisors.
Verify that employees have required current licensure, certifications, and registrations.