Program Director, Child Mental Health Clinic

Carrus Health; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrus Care in Garland, TX seeks a qualified professional to oversee regulatory compliance, treatment planning coordination, and quality management within a psychiatric care setting. The role emphasizes adherence to JCAHO/HCFA standards, and ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness and documentation.

Responsibilities include handling unusual reports, coordinating improvement activities, and ensuring timely staff communication and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, social work, or clinical mental health field.
• Three years in psychiatric healthcare preferred.
• Strong knowledge of JCAHO/HCFA, OSHA, state and federal regulations.
• Proficient English communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensures program complies with JCAHO, HCFA, state, and patient rights regulatory standards.
• Coordinates, maintains, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment planning.
• Processes unusual occurrence reports, conducts investigations, and corrective plans as needed.
• Coordinates performance improvement activities and is responsible for the effectiveness of the program quality management activities.
• Monitors medical records for appropriate documentation of care and effectiveness of the treatment plan.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of all medical/psychiatric emergency interventions performed in the program.
• Monitors and provides daily feedback as required related to core measures data collection (HBIPS).
• Reports to work in a timely manner and adheres to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Performs Other Job Duties As Needed And/or As Assigned.

Skills

English communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Clinical teamwork

Education

Master's degree in nursing, social work, or clinical mental health

Job description

Carrus Care in Garland, TX seeks a qualified professional to oversee regulatory compliance, treatment planning coordination, and quality management within a psychiatric care setting. The role emphasizes adherence to JCAHO/HCFA standards, and ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness and documentation.

Responsibilities include handling unusual reports, coordinating improvement activities, and ensuring timely staff communication and policy adherence.