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Northstarbehavioral

Director of Residential Services - Girls Program

Northstarbehavioral, Juneau, Alaska, United States,


Responsibilities

Clinical Director of Adolescent Girls Residential Program OpportunityFull-Time positions are eligible for our $15,000.00 sign-on bonus!North Star Behavioral Health Hospital

is the premier behavioral health provider serving Alaska. The Debarr Campus is a trauma-focused intensive therapeutic, educational, psychiatric, recreational, and nursing treatment program with an emphasis on instilling hope and building futures. Holistic in nature, the program is attentive to needs of the whole self—the mind, body, and spirit—and, therefore provides a variety of services that enhance the mind, strengthen the body and empower the spirit.Key Responsibilities:The Director of Residential Services is accountable for directing and leading the Residential Treatment Program including ensuring the strategic direction and planning of clinical and program services, program marketing and referral development activities. The Director of Residential Services provides overall leadership of the daily operations of the residential program. Oversees staffing, scheduling, and FTE management. Develops, coordinates, and manages unit programs. Conducts performance improvement activities to achieve benchmark on clinical indicators. Facilitates training and staff development, with an emphasis on high quality residential care delivered in a cost-effective manner.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesDirect, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the residential programs.Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients; sets the tone for the program that reflects the organization’s values and adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations.Serves as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies.Ensures appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.Communicates with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies.Oversees the facility’s client rights program and assures clients receive prompt response to complaints/concerns; offers options for resolution and ensures appropriate follow up.Oversees, implements and monitors treatment planning; identifies mechanisms for enhancing multi-disciplinary involvement and cooperation.Facilitates the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conducts outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming.Designs and maintains program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensures all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.Actively serves as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.Stays abreast on current/changing mental health law and its application to the organization’s programs.Total Rewards for our Directors include:Tuition AssistanceFree LunchLicensure supervisionLicensure renewal reimbursementCareer development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!Diverse programming to expand your experienceHealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU coursesCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planPet InsuranceSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramMore information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

uhsguest.comQualificationsEDUCATION:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.LICENSURE:

Licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW or LPC), within 12 months of hire.

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