PROGRAM MGR - INPATIENT SERVICES

Lakeside Behavioral Health System; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System seeks a Clinical Program Manager to coordinate patient care, oversee program development, and lead admissions, psychosocial assessments and therapy services in our inpatient setting. This role involves treatment team planning, discharge planning, utilization review, crisis intervention, and collaboration with referral sources across the hospital.

We offer a team-oriented environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required; licensure preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric mental health population, preferably inpatient.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, group leadership, crisis and behavior management.
• Understanding of family therapy theory and practice.
• Supervision received from Program Director and Director of Social Services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and program development in the hospital.
• Oversee admissions, psychosocial assessments and therapy (individual/group/family).
• Lead treatment team planning, discharge planning and case management.
• Involve in utilization review, crisis intervention and liaison with referral sources.
• Manage personnel and contribute to business strategy and development.

Skills

Group leadership

Crisis management

Family therapy

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensure preferred (TN LCSW/LPC/LP)

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Program Manager provides coordination and care of patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health. The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for program development, business strategy and development, personnel management activities, admissions, psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, discharge planning/case management service, utilization review, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

This Opportunity Provides The Following

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including, adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.

Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling, or Social Services related field required, licensure preferred.

Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: TN LCSW, LPC, LP preferred.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of management, supervision, patient case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.

Supervision Received: Program Director, Director of Social Services

Supervision Exercised: Therapist

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physicians' network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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, promotions 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.