DIR - PSYCH/SOCIAL SVCS

Responsibilities Director Psych/Social Services

• Grand Forks, ND Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Director Psych/Social Services for our

BRAND-NEW

unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24-bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients . We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Director Psych/Social Services assists the Executive Director in the supervision and management of the Social Work Function within psychiatric services. The Director Psych/Social Services is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Director Psych/Social Services assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. The Director Psych/Social Services can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Director Psych/Social Services effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. The Director Psych/Social Services will have clinical supervision for Social Workers and Therapists .

Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations and make recommendations for changes in facility policies and procedures. Provide for professional growth and development of clinical staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation. Monitor social workers and therapists' performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports. Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. Continuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracy. Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards. Maintain continuity among social workers and therapists by documenting and communicating. Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques. Orient or mentor new nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment

• Enjoy going to work every day!

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.

Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com About Grand Forks, ND Grand Forks, ND offers a low cost of living (especially for utilities and housing), a strong economy with opportunities in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and related industries, and a vibrant culture driven by the University of North Dakota (UND) and its nationally-ranked hockey program. Residents enjoy a friendly community, a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, and year-round entertainment, including concerts, performing arts, and live music. Residents enjoy a friendly community, a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, and year-round entertainment. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required State Social Work Certification/License required (Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

• LBSW, Licensed Master Social Worker
• LMSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• LCSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• LICSW, Licensed Professional Counselor
• LPC, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• LMFT).

Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of related work experience Completes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedures Ability to Manager anger, fear, hostility and violence of others Ability to Manager Stress Appropriately Proficiency in Applicable Software Applications Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive Patient Outcomes Crisis prevention experience Above Average Organization Skills Ability to Prioritize Multiple Task EOE EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.