Inpatient Clinical Programs Leader

Oceans Healthcare; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans seeks a Manager, Clinical Program Inpatient to oversee inpatient operations and programming, ensuring efficient care, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will supervise clinical staff, coordinate care, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, a current licensure, and strong leadership, communication, and crisis-intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work or qualified by education/experience in psychiatric and substance use patient care.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles required; inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work or counseling license as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor therapy staff; conduct performance evaluations and corrective actions.
• Communicate with Director, Clinical Services about programming, staffing, and clinical concerns.
• Conduct and oversee chart audits to ensure treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor quality assurance and patient satisfaction data to improve program effectiveness.
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and community organizations.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and team to optimize treatment programs.
• Ensure all therapy interventions are documented per clinical standards.
• Supervise therapist adherence to assessments and treatment planning.
• Assist with therapist scheduling and coverage to meet staffing needs.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions and develop group programming.
• Oversee discharge, transition, and after-care planning for patients.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills and ensure patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Assertive communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cultural competency

BLS certification

Deescalation training

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans seeks a Manager, Clinical Program Inpatient to oversee inpatient operations and programming, ensuring efficient care, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will supervise clinical staff, coordinate care, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, a current licensure, and strong leadership, communication, and crisis-intervention skills.