Director - Acute Care Services - Delray Beach, United States - South County Mental Health Center

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field
• 1 - 3 Years of clinical experience
• 1 - 3 Years of supervisory experience with inpatient programs

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field
• Licensed in the State of Florida (i.e. RN, LMHC, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist)
• 1 - 3 Years of mental health experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of Acute Care System
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate clinical activities of all Adult Acute Care Programs
Coordinate weekly supervisory meetings
Monitor the flow of clients through programs to insure effective utilization rates
Analyze the needs of the Department and generate recommendations to program supervisors
Insure client grievances are addressed promptly and thoroughly
Insure continuity of care is followed in all programs and interact with Outpatient Director
Directs the treatment team to ensure that appropriate treatment is provided to clients, while on the unit, and disposition at the time of discharge
Responsible for monitoring the legal status of clients while on the unit as it pertains to F.S. 394
Administrative
Insure program supervisors submit necessary paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
Insure the flow of communication in all programs, re: memos, policies, meetings, etc.
Insure UR and Managed Care demands are followed by all programs and submitted to QI Department on time and are complete
Attend QI functions as indicated
Insure all staff of Adult Acute Care Services and IRT attends appropriate training and development programs
Conduct performance reviews in a timely manner
Responsible for staffing according to shift needs and requirements
Accountable for hiring, orientation, training, evaluating, and on-site supervision of staff
Responsible for working with the Facility Director to ensure that the housekeeping, maintenance, and dietary needs of the unit are met
Lead monthly staff meetings
OTHER MINOR OR OCCASIONAL TASKS

• Act as liaison with community agencies
• Attend Supervisor's and Executive Committee Meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

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