PROGRAM DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES

UHS$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or HealthCare Administration
  • Current California LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent certification
  • Basic Life Support CPR certification with AED training
  • 5+ years in behavioral health or addiction treatment
  • Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
  • Familiarity with co-occurring disorders and holistic treatment approaches

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage operational workflows across Clinical Services and the facility
  • Facilitate weekly clinical meetings to guide staff and improve patient outcomes
  • Monitor key performance indicators for operational visibility
  • Conduct regular audits of clinical compliance documents
  • Provide training and competency monitoring for clinical staff
  • Ensure appropriate programming and patient interactions are adhered to
  • Meet with patients and families to address concerns and provide care

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401K with company match
  • Discounted stock plan
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers comprehensive, integrated outpatient treatment with flexible daytime and evening programs to address addiction and mental health issues in a supportive atmosphere. The integrative and holistic approach to our patient treatment includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture massage therapy, and medication management.

Our patient-centered care and emphasis on education sets us apart from others in the industry. If you have a passion for helping others, find hope and healing, we want to hear from you!

You can expect our employees to:
  • Prioritize patient well-being
  • Be open, honest, and empathetic
  • Be committed to patient-centered care
  • Be supportive, compassionate, and respectful
  • Be focused on patient recovery mindset
  • Thrive on working collaboratively with others
  • Take on complex challenges and approach each patient with empathy, professionalism, and consistency while ensuring that treatment plan, safety, and individualized care remain the top priority
Additionally, we will provide:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan, etc.
We are seeking:

An experienced, strategic, and mission-driven PROGRAM DIR-OUTPATIENT SERVICES to lead the operations and clinical performance at our outpatient behavioral health program in San Francisco. This position is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the outpatient program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral healthcare while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards.

The Program Dir-Outpatient Services provides operational and clinical oversight, supervises staff, manages program performance, and promotes exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:
  • Create and manage operational workflows within Clinical Services and across the facility, overseeing day to day operations within the facility
  • Facilitate weekly clinical meeting with staff, provide case conceptualization and guidance to enhance patient outcomes and high-level clinical interventions
  • Monitor KPIs to maintain visibility into operational outcomes of the clinical department
  • Complete regular audits of clinical compliance documents and ensure all clinical aspects of the chart are in place
  • Provide training and monitor competencies for clinical skill within Clinical Services
  • Ensure clinically appropriate programming and patient interactions are in place and are being followed within the facility and across departments
  • Meets with patients, stakeholders, and family members to resolve issues and provide direct patient care as needed
  • Perform functions for hiring training, oversight, discipline, and education for staff competency and performance measures
  • Participate as part of Senior Leadership to identify opportunities for improvement within the facility, leading and participating in change initiatives
  • Provide expertise to the treatment teams to ensure quality and appropriate care is given to patients
  • Respond appropriately to patient concerns, crisis situations, and medical or behavioral health emergencies while ensuring patient safety at all times
  • Promote a safe, supportive, and patient-centered environment focused on respect, healing, and recovery
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, compliance initiatives, and ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Demonstrate flexibility, accountability, and commitment to quality patient care
  • Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standard of care
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, HealthCare Administration, or related field

Current California LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, etc.

Current Basic Life Support CPR certification that includes AED training and hands-on skills assessment

5+ years:
  • Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, substance abuse recovery, detoxification, and/or outpatient healthcare settings
  • Experience working with patients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
  • Experience with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention
  • Experience with integrative and holistic treatment approach

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