Responsibilities River Oaks Hospital, affiliated with Universal Health Services, is located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
For more information about our hospital, please visit: https://riveroakshospital.com/
Job Summary - Director of Clinical ServicesThe Director of Clinical Services provides the leadership and strategic planning of the clinical services programs offered at the facility, ensuring programs meet the needs of the community and the facility's performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment, and development and implementation of clinical treatment programs.
Benefits Highlights:- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited social work, or related mental health field; Master's Degree required .
Experience : Minimum of five (5) years' experience in p sychiatric/mental health field . Prefer candidates with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in advanced clinical/management practice .
License: Candidates must hold a LISW license (Licensed Independent Social Worker) in the state of Iowa .
Additional Requirements : A strong knowledge of TJC , HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
S kills /Competencies : Clinical and management experience required: experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings; demonstrated skills in working with diverse populations; experience in fiscal management; experience in clinical supervision; experience in crisis, individual, family and group treatment; oral, reading, writing and mathematical skills at the master's degree level; public speaking, teaching and training skills; experience in program development; skills in interpreting and applying standards and regulations; organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible and calm.
