Assistant Director Outpatient Services

Job Description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.

Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Shift: Day Shift - Full time

Position Summary:

The Asst. Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of social services furnished. Directing and overseeing the therapeutic activities of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and facility policy, goals, and objectives. The Asst. Director is responsible for oversight of daily operations, groups, and activities. This position contributes to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and quality improvement efforts, while providing therapeutic support to the program therapists. The Asst. Director will collaborate with the DCS, Program Directors, House Supervisor’s, Charge RNs, and unit nursing staff to ensure that quality care is being provided to the patients. Asst. Director alongside Director will oversee discharge planning, arranging for follow-care, and developing mechanisms for exchange of appropriate information with the sources outside the hospital.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and organize programs of clinical services based on specialized patient populations.
• Maintain an awareness of community and market-related activities which includes knowledge of the activities of other providers, needs of local payers and the political climate related to mental health.
• Provide a broad vision in the development of programs and the evaluation of current services offered.
• Strategically solve problems that encompass the larger view of the organization, and establish goals by utilizing an understanding of organizational dynamics in planning and problem solving.

Benefit Highlights

• Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

About Universal Health Services:

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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 physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education: Must have a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or must be qualified by education and experience in the social services needs of the mentally ill.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Licensure: LMSW, LPC or LCSW license issued by the State of Texas.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Handle With Care training during orientation week. Thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, DSHS, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements preferred.

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.

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

Notice:

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Pay Transparency:

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