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DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BHUniversal Health Services, Inc. • Birmingham, AL, United States
DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

Universal Health Services, Inc. • Birmingham, AL, United States
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Clinical / Social Services

Exempt | Master's Degree, AL Licensure, & 3+ years of case and staff management / supervisory experience are Required!

[MSW + a Social Work / Counseling State Licensure i.e. : LCSW or equivalent REQUIRED ]

If you meet the minimum requirements, you may proceed with an application. Credentials MUST BE ACTIVE & VERIFIED.

Experience overseeing Social Work Interns, favorable.

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

The Director of Clinical Services coordinates and supervises clinical management, social work, therapy and case management services for the facility (Acute, Residential, and Group Homes) . This person manages Social Workers and Therapists , including the Activity therapy department, under general direction of the Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director.

About Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings.

  • We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
  • We currently treat :

Acute Adults

  • Acute Adolescents
  • Forensic Adult Males
  • Residential Males and Females
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.com
  • What do our current employees value at Hill Crest & UHS?

    A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

    About Universal Health Services

    One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

    Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    Qualifications

    Job Requirements :

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), with a minimum of 3 years post master's relevant clinical experience required
  • Must show the ability to motivate and lead a team of approximately 20+ social workers, recreational therapist, and others
  • Current Alabama State license as an LCSW (most preferred), or equivalent
  • Must serve on interdisciplinary committees and teams as required
  • Demonstrate knowledge in teamwork and effective problem solving skills.
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    Aid, CPR training and certification required, and may be obtained during Orientation

    Responsibilties :

  • Represent the Clinical Services Department at the executive level and in consultation with the Medical Director, plan, develop and implement formal and organized clinical services programs as part of the therapeutic environment.
  • Strategically solve problems that encompass the larger view of the organization, and establish goals by utilizing an understanding of organizational dynamics in planning and problem solving.
  • Recommend a balanced staffing pattern with qualified and competent persons that address continuity of care, acuity needs, and census, assuring that hiring, disciplinary actions and termination procedures are conducted in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Develop and implement cost-containment efforts for clinical services; responsible for recommendations for space and other resources needed by the department in conjunction with Hospital Administration.
  • In collaboration with the Risk Manager and Unit Managers investigates critical incidents and complaints from patients, personnel and other departments and keep Hospital Administration informed, conducting investigations as necessary.
  • Serve on hospital committees as requested by administration or required by regulatory standards, directed at improving communication, coordination, and quality patient care.
  • Participate in inter-departmental and intra-departmental activities, directed at improving communication, coordination and quality patient care.
  • Make rounds on the units daily or as needed. Assure therapeutic and safe environment, patient's rights, safety, and patient participation in their care.
  • Plan, develop, and coordinate the needs of the program with other disciplines, activities, and programs. Provide for staff support and assess integration of efforts in conjunction with Administration. Evaluate the effectiveness of all programs and make recommendations and changes as indicated.
  • Ensure an adequate system of communication and reporting is maintained between all staff members, as well as other departments involved in the ongoing operation of the program.
  • Meet with Medical Directors and Program Coordinators as needed to assess program needs and allow feedback.
  • Assure continuing staff effectiveness for assigned area of responsibility and provide counseling and guidance to individual staff. Provide on-going feedback to staff regarding their performance and formally evaluate staff on an annual basis per human resources.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings to keep staff informed : identify employee concerns, resolve conflicts and provide the opportunity for input from staff in conjunction with Manager.
  • Services for determination of the qualifications and competence of therapy and social science personnel in conjunction with the Managers / Coordinators and assist in interviewing prospective staff.
  • Provides in-service and staff development for staff. Supervises social work and therapy staff consistent with department and hospital standards to achieve department objectives. Responding to crisis situations as necessary to ensure a continuity of care.
  • Contributes to overall treatment team by assisting in developing plans of care, formulating and reviewing plans and attending treatment team meetings as appropriate. Involves referred sources in treatment process and follow-up care.
  • Maintains accurate and precise documentation : progress notes, MTP's, psychosocial history, discharge assessments and plans, charge sheets, and statistics. Completes documentation per P&P and in a timely manner. Provide direct care; utilize appropriate social work knowledge and skills in providing treatment to patients and their families.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of National Patient Safety Goals, and the policies and standards of accreditation entities including but not limited to Joint Commission, DHM, DHR and CMS, adhering to the highest standards of care, including those prescribed by HCBHS.
  • Performs other duties as assigned / required by this position.
  • EEO Statement

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS

    and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

    If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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