ASST PROGRAM DIRECTOR - ADMIN

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is seeking an Assistant Director in Benton, AR to lead the Assessment and Referral department. The role involves completing assessments, assisting in treatment recommendations, and guiding staff in daily processes under the Director’s guidance.

The Assistant Director interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, and healthcare facilities; ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards and state requirements, providing leadership in the

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred and clinical leadership experience.
• RN licensure or AR Social Worker license (LMSW/LCSW/LPC) preferred.
• Two years of leadership experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director provides direct patient care including assessments, assists in treatment recommendations, and guides staff in day-to-day processes under Director guidance.
• Interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, employers and healthcare facilities; ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards and state requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Behavioral health management

Regulatory knowledge

Psychiatric treatment experience

CPR/BLS certification

Handle with Care training

Verbal de-escalation

Education

Master's degree preferred

RN Licensure or AR Social Worker license (LMSW/LCSW/LPC)

Job description

Assistant Director

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 35 years. Rivendell offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and is proud of our tenured leadership team and our committed staff members.

Responsibilities

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 35 years. Rivendell offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and is proud of our tenured leadership team and our committed staff members. Website: https://www.rivendellofarkansas.com Rivendell is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community. As a member of the Assessment and Referral department, the Assistant Director provides direct patient care to include the completion of assessments, assisting in the formulation of treatment recommendation, and guides/monitors staff in the day to day processes of the department with the guidance of the Director. The Assistant Director interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities; ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards. The Assistant Director will provide leadership for the department in the absence of the Director. What do our current employees value at Rivendell Behavioral Health & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements: Master's Degree is preferred. Registered Nurse Licensure (RN) or hold AR Social Worker license including LMSW, LCSW or LPC. Preferred a minimum of 2 years of previous leadership experience managing a team. A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations. An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management. A minimum of two years psychiatric treatment experience is preferred. Current CPR or BLS certification. (offered at facility) Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training. (offered at facility) 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.