Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Houston, United States - West Oaks Hospital

West Oaks Hospital

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Responsibilities:

Assistant Director of Clinical Services Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage.

The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Clinical Services to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals.

The Director of Clinical Services will be responsible for directing, facilitating and monitoring the quality of Clinical Services to meet the goals of West Oaks Hospital.

In addition, provides direct care to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

Responsible for collaborating with the patient's family, multidisciplinary team and community agencies to support and coordinate treatment and discharge planning.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Operational Management
Admission and Assessment Process
Provides Clinical Services
Group Therapy
On-Site School Administrator
Leadership Competencies

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Engage and Inspire

Create an environment in which people do their best work

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Build Talent

Utilize established interviewing and selection processes to select the right people for the right job and the right time.

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Coach and Develop Others

Utilize a systematic approach to coaching which includes setting goals and expectations; creating a learning environment and providing continuous feedback.

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Manage Conflict

Address and resolve conflict directly and constructively

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Functional Knowledge

Proficient in specialized technical knowledge of discipline / specialty area; demonstrate knowledge of Joint Commission standards and other related regulatory and/or quality agencies.

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Quality and Process Improvement

Focus on quality, patient/employee safety and error reduction; applies best practices by continuously improving services, methods or approaches.

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Manage Resources

Actively utilize functional resources (internal and external agencies, UHS, etc.) in developing creative solutions to address problems

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Manage Change

Respond to new regulations, changing economic conditions, hospital staffing, external environment, etc.

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Communication and Relationship Building

Effectively communicate at all levels; able to build credibility with professionals, physicians, healthcare professionals and constituents within the community.
Other duties as assigned

Benefit 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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

Qualifications:

Education:

Required:
Masters' Degree in Counseling or Social Work
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Licensure and Certification:

Required:
Current license as an LPC, LMSW or LCSW in Texas. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.

Preferred:
Current license as an LCSW and LCDC in Texas.

Experience:

Required:
Four years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in an inpatient psychiatric social service setting.

Preferred:
Five years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in an inpatient psychiatric social service setting, to include one year of supervisory experience:

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