Universal Health Services
DIR - OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Universal Health Services, Meridian, Mississippi, us, 39309
Responsibilities
Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents.For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.The
Director of Outpatient Services
is accountable for leadership and strategic management of the Outpatient Services/Partial Hospitalization Program. In collaboration with the Medical Director and the clinical staff, this position assesses, develops, implements and evaluates program philosophy, goals, objectives, and treatment interventions for all Outpatient Programming (both PHP and IOP). This position provides the leadership necessary for successful program development and maintenance through appropriate, organized, and program focused referral development activities. The Director of Outpatient Services supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in Psychology or related preferred. Minimum of Master's Degree in a Social Science field (ex. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.), with a professional license in Mississippi required.Experience:
Minimum five (5) years experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years in a lead/managerial capacity.Licensure:
Appropriate State Licensure in Mental Health and/or proper certification in field of expertise or license eligible.Additional Requirements:
A thorough knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA regulations and all state and federal regulatory standards. CPR certification and successful completion of CPI or HWC, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in a restraining process.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Experience in psychiatric and chemical dependency or related field within the past five years preferred.Strong management and team building skills. Ability to maintain a budget is required. Ability to develop and maintain the management of a nursing unit.Must have demonstrated competency and experience in the following management areas:
Principles of organizationTheories of managementHuman Resources managementStrategies of Nursing managementFinancial managementFoundation of mental health/health lawLicensure/JCAHO standards specific to medical/psychiatric inpatient practice.
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Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents.For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.The
Director of Outpatient Services
is accountable for leadership and strategic management of the Outpatient Services/Partial Hospitalization Program. In collaboration with the Medical Director and the clinical staff, this position assesses, develops, implements and evaluates program philosophy, goals, objectives, and treatment interventions for all Outpatient Programming (both PHP and IOP). This position provides the leadership necessary for successful program development and maintenance through appropriate, organized, and program focused referral development activities. The Director of Outpatient Services supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in Psychology or related preferred. Minimum of Master's Degree in a Social Science field (ex. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.), with a professional license in Mississippi required.Experience:
Minimum five (5) years experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years in a lead/managerial capacity.Licensure:
Appropriate State Licensure in Mental Health and/or proper certification in field of expertise or license eligible.Additional Requirements:
A thorough knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA regulations and all state and federal regulatory standards. CPR certification and successful completion of CPI or HWC, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in a restraining process.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Experience in psychiatric and chemical dependency or related field within the past five years preferred.Strong management and team building skills. Ability to maintain a budget is required. Ability to develop and maintain the management of a nursing unit.Must have demonstrated competency and experience in the following management areas:
Principles of organizationTheories of managementHuman Resources managementStrategies of Nursing managementFinancial managementFoundation of mental health/health lawLicensure/JCAHO standards specific to medical/psychiatric inpatient practice.
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