ASST DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES

El Paso Behavioral Health System; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Behavioral Health System is seeking an Assistant Director of Outpatient Services to support the Director in the overall operational administration of the outpatient department. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to manage performance and daily operations in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The position emphasizes outstanding communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a focus on achieving high patient care quality and employee

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree specializing in a clinical related mental health area, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the psychiatric/mental health field; experience in clinical/management practice preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of The Joint Commission, Medicare, OSHA regulations, and other regulatory standards. CPR certification required. May require overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Outpatient in the overall operational administration of the department.
• Provide leadership in daily operations and performance management within outpatient services.
• Ensure high quality patient care and employee satisfaction; communicate effectively and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in clinical mental health/Healthcare Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for assisting the Director of Outpatient in the overall operational administration of the department. This position reports to and assists the Director in the daily operations oversight of the department. The Assistant Director is well versed in performance and operations management and competent in assuming delegated duties. This position is a leader and critical thinker, ready to solve problems before they become obstacles. This position requires outstanding communication, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and a strong aptitude in problem-solving. The goal is to help the department attain objectives of providing the highest quality of patient care and employee satisfaction.

Education: Master’s Degree specializing in a clinical related mental health area, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Actively working towards a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, or appropriate clinical field equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the psychiatric/mental health field; experience in clinical/management practice preferred.

Additional Requirements: A thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission, Medicare, OSHA regulations, and all other State and federal regulatory standards. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Must have and maintain current CPR Certification. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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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.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.