Assistant Director, Clinical Operations - Behavioral Health

Assistant Director, Clinical Operations - Behavioral Health Oakwood Springs - 2.8 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Behavioral health hospital experience Inpatient Social Work License Licensed Clinical Social Worker De-escalation techniques Master's degree Mental health facility experience Clinical social work Psychiatric hospital experience Full Job Description Assistant Director of Clinical Operations- Behavioral Health Your experience matters At Oakwood Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a therapist, joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for the oversight of all clinical treatment programs of patients receiving treatment for psychiatric and substance abuse issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings as delegated by the Director. The Assistant Director ensures that high quality clinical care is provided and that clinical functions are integrated. The Assistant Director supervises individual and group counseling and develops and implements a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities/processes. The Assistant Director oversees discharge planning to ensure an optimal post hospital transition and is responsible for ensuring that clinical documentation is current and accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Responsible for ensuring that company approved programs are implemented and being provided consistently. Provides oversight to the therapists and provides feedback, training, supervision, coaching, and support. Ensure that all interventions are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards. Actively participates in survey activities under the direction of the director. Coordinates performance improvement, action planning, ongoing monitoring, and reporting. Attend treatment team meetings on a regular basis, ensuring the treatment teams are functioning at the highest quality, supporting patient engagement and recovery. Ensures that clarification of the therapeutic role and treatment plan with the patient and family is completed. Ensure therapists communicate with the patient's family and referral sources in a consistent and timely fashion. Provides clinical training team members and development initiatives. Supports the development and implementation of specialty programs as needs are identified. Is responsible for collaborating with leadership team members related to hospital operations. Serves as the Director in the absence of the Director. Always exhibit the company's core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together. Other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Knowledge in behavioral health care. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Proficiency in using technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school required. LCSW licensure required. Independent Social Work license required per state regulations. Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient behavioral health care setting required. Two years of experience working with patient populations served at the facility preferred. CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body is required for extended use of computers. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment. In hospital/behavioral health environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment. EEOC Statement "Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.