DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings program

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Director of Clinical Services at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center in Springfield, Illinois. The Director will provide leadership and strategic planning for the clinical services programs, focusing on meeting community needs and the facility's performance goals.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of regulations and standards in mental health care, lead program development, and ensure a therapeutic environment for youth. This role requires a minimum of five years of experience in psychiatric services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in the psychiatric/mental health field.
• Three years in advanced clinical/management practice preferred.
• State licensure in mental health required, LCSW or greater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic planning for clinical services.
• Develop and organize clinical service programs for specialized populations.
• Plan and develop the annual budget for department needs.

Skills

Behavioral health management practices

Clinical operations

Expertise in JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA regulations

Patient rights standards knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, social work, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97‑bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self‑responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois and provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team partners with youth and families to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Director of Clinical Services provides leadership and strategic planning of the clinical services programs offered at the facility, ensuring programs meet community needs and the facility’s performance goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of TJC, CMS, OSHA regulations, patient‑rights standards and all applicable federal and state laws governing mental‑health care facilities.

Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment, and development and implementation of a clinical treatment program.

• 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.
• Develop and organize programs of clinical services based on specialized patient populations.
• Participate in developing, justifying and controlling the annual budget for department personnel, facilities and equipment.
• Develop goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the operational needs of the program staff and patient care.
• Consult with facility management in the development and facilitation of program activities that assure an optimal therapeutic experience for all patients.
• Meet regularly with program managers, the Medical Director and program staff to ensure compliance with program goals and objectives.
• Serve on Facility Committees and attend all committee meetings as assigned.
• Interface with community agencies related to the delivery of clinical services, education and recruitment.
• Provide services to current referral sources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations.
• Maintain and allocate a qualified core of staff resources, managing resource utilization and justifying usage and budget projections.
• Assure adequate supervision and evaluation processes for all staff members and delegate these responsibilities as appropriate.
• Conduct department meetings on a regular basis and ensure minutes are posted and available for the staff.
• Ensure interdisciplinary treatment planning is organized with participation of all appropriate clinical disciplines.
• Ensure a system is developed to provide continuity of care and communication with family and appropriate referral sources, and ensure the system is evaluated and reviewed regularly.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance

Requirements

• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, social work, or related mental health field; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in the psychiatric/mental health field. Preference for candidates with a minimum of three (3) years in advanced clinical/management practice.
• License: Appropriate state licensure in mental health. Preference for candidates holding an LCSW licensure or greater.
• Additional Requirements: Strong knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA regulations, patient‑rights standards and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental‑health care facilities.

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.