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North Star Behavioral Health System

Clinical Manager - Residential Girls Unit

North Star Behavioral Health System, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507


$15,000 SIGNING BONUS!

North Star Behavioral Health is seeking a talented and dynamic Clinical Manager (Residential Girls Unit) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

North Star Behavioral Health is one of Alaska’s premier mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children, teens and adults who struggle with psychiatric or substance abuse issues. We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Manager is a key member of the Northstar Behavioral Health Team who, under the direction of the Chief of Social Services, is responsible for the clinical leadership and coordination of all clinical therapy staff. This position ensures the delivery of quality psychotherapeutic services by managing and supervising the staff providing direct care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supports the facility’s treatment program and philosophy.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as the department’s fiscal manager; understands FTE management and overtime management, provides budget input to director, maintains familiarity with financial information, understand the department’s expenses and revenues, etc.

Carries out the personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions.

Facilitates training for staff related to group facilitation and documentation of groups as needed or requested by Directors/Managers.

Assists with program development and facilitates training to clinicians and MHS staff regarding treatment modalities, policies, programming, precaution plans/statuses, etc.

Attends and helps facilitate administrative and department meetings, unit staff meetings, clinical meetings, etc.

Reviews and cosigns clinical documentation and provides feedback as needed for corrections that need to be addressed.

Demonstrates a positive working relationship with all departments, unit staff, and treatment team members and facilitates immediate problem solving by providing pertinent information to various departments through use of verbal and electronic communication.

Provides input regarding the structure of the milieu and assists with the development of individualized special programs. Services as a role model, supports and provides feedback to clinicians, discharge planners, MHS staff and nursing.

Follows all clinical therapy requirements for case load assigned.

Provides backup for Clinical Therapist as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

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

Eligible for licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW, LPA, LPC, LMFT) at hire or within one year of hire.

Minimum of three (3) years work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Tuition Assistance

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

From $84,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

Psychiatry

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Please specify clinical licensure.

Please share your salary requirement.

Education:

Master's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Anchorage, AK 99508: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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