Director Clinical Services - Behavioral Health

Acadia; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead operations at a serene facility dedicated to enhancing patient care. This pivotal role involves overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. With a focus on developing and implementing effective treatment programs, the successful candidate will be instrumental in guiding a team of dedicated professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and supervisory experience required.
• 4+ years of experience with the facility's population essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Develop and implement behavioral health treatment programs.

Skills

Behavioral Health Treatment

Clinical Oversight

Crisis Intervention

Staff Management

Budget Management

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral or Mental Health

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation/Restraint Certification

Job description

Director Of Clinical Service (DCS) CenterPointe Hospital - St. Charles

Located in the historic Little Hills area along the Missouri River, CenterPointe Hospital serves adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with behavioral health concerns. With 150 beds and a full continuum of care, we help our patients make sustained progress toward better health throughout their time at our serene, 20-acre main campus in St. Charles, Missouri.

CenterPointe is seeking a Director of Clinical Services. This leadership role involves overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and enhancing the quality of patient care. For more information about the facility, please visit: CenterPointe Hospital.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Ensure quality care to patients by developing, implementing and directing behavioral health treatment programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct and oversee program operations, including budget management, developing marketing and strategic plans and independent decision making for programs requiring clinical expertise.
• Develop, plan and implement program goals, objectives, personnel, resources and equipment.
• Provide direction and oversight to staff members.
• Serve as a member of the facility leadership team.
• Provide clinical consultation, oversight of case planning and care coordination.
• Responsible for a limited caseload as needed.
• Ensure that services are focused on the patients' presenting treatment needs and request for service.
• Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Review caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed, develop and execute new programs according to market needs and may provide training, case consultation and on call coverage during and after program hours as needed.
• Develop and implement operating policies and procedures for the facility.
• Ensure procedures and workflow are consistent with organizational objectives, treatment protocols, regulations and standards of care.
• Ensure operations conform to established environmental, safety and infection control requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Behavioral or Mental Health or closely related field required.
• Four or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility required.
• Two or more years of previous supervisory experience required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed counselor/social worker/psychologist preferred or as required by the state and for the area of clinical expertise.
• Valid driver's license, if required by the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.