DIR - OUTPATIENT CLINIC

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited by the Joint Commission, has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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.

Position Summary

The Director of Outpatient Services is accountable for leadership and strategic management of Outpatient Services. In collaboration with the Medical Director and the clinical staff, this position assesses, develops, implements and evaluates program philosophy, goals, objectives, and treatment interventions. This position provides the leadership necessary for successful program development and maintenance through appropriate, organized, and program focused referral development activities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!

HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

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.

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Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Appropriate State Licensure in Mental Health and proper certification in field of expertise

Experience : 3-5 years of related experience

Knowledge of JCAHO, Medicare, HCFA, and in the state of California only Title XXII, Patient Rights Standards, and all other state and federal law and / or regulatory requirements.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate ideas / problems / instructions with other management and staff.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

Direct the program services offered, consulting with Program Medical Director in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the clinical services.

Maintain an awareness of community and market-related activities which includes knowledge of the activities of other providers, needs of local payers and the political climate related to mental health.

Maintain current awareness of mental health activities in the community.

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.

Participate in developing, justifying and controlling the annual budget for the Outpatient Services Department personnel, facilities and equipment.

Develop goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the operational needs of the program’s staff and patient care and ensure strategic program goals and objectives are consistent with overall facility goals and objectives.

Allocate and coordinate program resources for marketing and referral development activities.

Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to develop, implement and monitor a target marketing plan for the program.

Ensure that primary business development emphasis is well coordinated, effective and accurately conveys the features and benefits of the program’s services, ensuring that dedicated time is spent each week performing referral development activities.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned / required by this position.

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