Partial Hospitalization Program Assistant Director

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

License prep & fees covered

Free CEUs

Weekly licensure supervision

Employee referral program

Advancement opportunities

401(k) with match

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Arbour Counseling Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Partial Hospitalization Program Assistant Director in Haverhill, MA. The role focuses on clinical service quality, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance within a group-based, short-term PHP setting.

The Assistant Director will deliver direct services, participate in treatment planning, and perform administrative duties to support program operations and staff development.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related program; license eligible.
• LICSW or LMHC preferred (Massachusetts).
• Minimum of two years as a clinical supervisor or program manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct intakes.
• Lead and Co-lead group therapy in accordance with assigned client needs.
• Participate in planning treatment programs and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Maintain a case-load and ensure timely charting and documentation.
• Oversee transportation coordination, supplies, and food service for the program.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Program management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work or related field

License eligible: LICSW/LMHC/LMFT (Massachusetts)

Job description

Responsibilities

PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Pay: $67k-$85k/year

Schedule/Location: Full Time, On-Site

About the Role:

Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Haverhill is looking for an Assistant Director to join our team! Our Partial Hospitalization Programs are group-based and short-term for individuals requiring a higher level of care. Our teams work to promote a group that is therapeutic, safe, and supportive. We thrive for an environment in which the emotional and psychological well-being of the individual is maintained and encouraged.

The Partial Hospitalization Assistant Director assists in the overall quality and fiscal management of the PHP program. The Assistant Director, in collaboration with or in the absence of the Director PHP, assures that clinical services are in full compliance with applicable regulations and payer contract specifications. This role delivers direct services to clients, participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and performs administrative duties required in program management.

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive compensation & generous PTO
• Yearly tuition reimbursement
• License prep, testing fee & licensing fees covered by Arbour
• Free CEU’s
• Weekly licensure supervision
• Employee referral bonus program
• Internal advancement opportunities – leadership & management training!
• Growth opportunities
• 401(k) with company match – 50% of the first 6% of contributions
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plans
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Company outings
• “Perks at Work” program offering employee discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, home appliances, food, auto, & more

Leadership Expectations:

• Fosters staff development and growth of team
• Provides regular coaching and feedback to employees to motivate performance
• Completes performance evaluations providing thorough feedback and goals to assigned staff by established deadlines
• Coordinates and provides day-to-day oversight to staff; actively involved in resolving employee matters/issues
• Maintains open communication through regular rounding and one to one meetings with employees
• Ensures staff comply with assigned education requirement in a timely manner (i.e., CIA Training, HIPAA training, competencies, etc.)
• Responsible for holding staff accountable with upholding facility policies/procedures and managing the corrective action process when needed
• Actively participates and champions the facility’s Service Excellence and Recognition Programs
• Develops team building initiatives to engage staff and build a positive team dynamic
• Actively participates in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for all staff within the team

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduce intakes
• Assesses client’s or family’s needs and eligibility for services thought Intake Assessments and on-going assessments through course of treatment at program
• Lead and Co-lead group therapy in accordance with assigned client needs
• Participates in planning treatment programs
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Maintain a case-load in accordance with needs of program
• Maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner
• Perform de-escalation interventions
• Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards
• Accepts supervision and attends regularly scheduled team or supervision meetings
• Oversee transportation coordination – site specific
• Oversee supply orders for program – site specific
• Oversee food service for program – site specific
• Mentor to Graduate Level Interns
• Provides supervision to Graduate Level Interns – if able to based on qualification and as determined by Director.
• Participate in chart audit process
• Required minimal supervision regarding use of time and ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations or with unpredictable or violent clients
• Ability to make accurate assessments and provide appropriate treatment
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the agency, community and referral sources.
• Other duties as assigned

Arbour Counseling Services

Arbour Counseling Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, provides trusted quality and experience throughout our continuum of behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. Individualized care services are offered to individuals of all ages, groups, families, and couples. Arbour Counseling Services prioritizes quality and convenience for the communities we serve while providing compassionate care for all.

Visit us online at: https://arbourhealth.com/

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related program (must be license eligible with LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT), or PhD. In Psychology from an accredited college or university
• LICSW or LMHC preferred (Massachusetts)
• Minimum of two years as a clinical supervisor or program manager preferred
• Prior experience with children & adolescents as well as a higher level of care experience preferred
• Candidate must possess appropriate citizenship work documentation
• Candidate must pass a CORI and drug test, as well as other pre-employment documentation

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.