Assistant Director-Clinical Services
Acadia Healthcare
Columbus, OH
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Direct and oversee program operations, including budget management, developing marketing and strategic plans and independent decision making for program 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.
+ Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
+ 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.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
+ Masters or better in Counseling
+ Masters or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
+ Master of Counseling
+ Master of Social Work
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About the Company
Acadia Healthcare
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia provides premier psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs.
Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.
Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.
Acadia is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services. Acadia operates a network of 201 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 8,300 beds in 37 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school-based programs.