Director of Acute Services

Job Description

Clinical Director of Acute Children Program Opportunity

Eligible for $15,000.00 sign-on bonus, $10,000.00 relocation bonus (non-AK residents)

North Star Behavioral Health Hospital is the premier behavioral health provider serving Alaska. Our adult detox and recovery provides Intensive Holistic Treatment Program dedicated to individuals 18 and older in need of detoxification and / or rehabilitation for substance abuse.

Key Responsibilities :

The Director of Children Services is accountable for directing and leading the Acute Children Treatment Program. The Director will ensure the strategic direction and planning of clinical and program services, program marketing and referral development activities. The Director of Children Services provides overall leadership of the daily operations of the program. Oversees staffing, scheduling, and FTE management. Develops, coordinates, and manages unit programs. Conducts performance improvement activities to achieve benchmark on clinical indicators. Facilitates training and staff development, with an emphasis on high quality residential care delivered in a cost –effective manner.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the Acute Children programs.
• 2. Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients; sets the tone for the program that reflects the organization’s values and adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations
• 3. Serves as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies
• 4. Ensures appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.
• 5. Communicates with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies
• 6. Oversees the facility’s client rights program and assures clients receive prompt response to complaints / concerns ; offers options for resolution and ensures appropriate follow up
• 7. Oversees, implements and monitors treatment planning; identifies mechanisms for enhancing multi-disciplinary involvement and cooperation
• 8. Facilitates the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conducts outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming
• 9. Designs and maintains program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensures all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.
• 10. Actively serves as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.
• 11. Stays abreast on current / changing mental health law and its application to the organization’s programs.

Total Rewards for our Directors include :

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Qualifications

EDUCATION : Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of five (2) years’ work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.

LICENSURE : Licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW / LPC)

What do our current Therapists value at North Star & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values therapists and social workers. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Clinical Therapist (CT) 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 peer clinicians and clinical leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our training programs and leadership development tracts. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Clinical Therapist 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, we are a System of Care, and 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. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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.