RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Uhs • Olive Branch, MS

316d

About The Position

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis. As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We are currently seeking a Residential Program Director. The Residential Program Director assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Residential program. Maintains the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, PI, and the supervision of licensed and non-licensed clinical therapists. Develops and serves as liaison with social work graduate program. Serves as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services. Contributes to the development of programs for specialized patient populations for inpatient and continuum care. In conjunction with community resources, contributes to the maintenance of relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers and family members. Participates in county and regional meetings of the public mental health providers. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required in Social Science.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
• 2 years of management experience with case management and utilization review process.
• Previous supervisory experience with clinical therapists preferred.
• MS LCSW or MS LPC required.
• CPR Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of case management.
• Knowledge of discharge planning.
• Group leadership skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific growth and development.
• Crisis and behavior management skills.
• Family therapy theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the functioning of the Residential program.
• Maintain the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, and supervision of clinical therapists.
• Develop and serve as liaison with social work graduate program.
• Serve as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the development of programs for specialized patient populations.
• Maintain relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers, and family members.
• Participate in county and regional meetings of public mental health providers.
• Assess each patient's specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Master's degree