Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Residential Services is responsible for the overall quality and fiscal management of the program and serves as the “Chief Administrator” for the MDHHS Child Caring Institution contract. The Director is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the program through planning, and establishing the department’s scope of practice, and developing, and implementing appropriate policies and procedures. The Director continuously assures that all services are in full compliance with applicable regulations and payer contract specifications.

Director, Residential Services duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains positive internal and external relationships, working with the hospital-based treatment team as well as with other providers, local and state agencies, and managed care organizations. 10%
• Coordinates the overall delivery of services and programming for the residents ensuring a high quality of care and resident safety. 15%
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and enforces all hospital policies as they apply to program staff. 15%
• Interviews, hires, and provides supervision and training to clinical, educational and administrative support staff. 15%
• Ensures treatment program is trauma-informed, therapeutic and meets best practice, regulatory and contractual guidelines. 15%
• Plans and executes work systematically and with established priorities for greater efficiency as well as efficiently utilizing staff members and equipment to meet cost and quality standards. 10%
• Coordinates Performance Improvement monitors and activities for the residential services program. 5%
• Completes administrative and reporting duties as required as Chief Administrator for MDHHS CCI contract. 5%
• Ensures the coordination of clinical information between the treatment team and the prescriber.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as an LMSW, LPC, or LP required
• Knowledge or expertise in psychological diagnosis and evaluation.
• Writing skills sufficient to complete required reports, documentation, policies and procedures.
• Experience in inpatient or residential psychiatric treatment programs.
• Experience and/or certification in Trauma Informed Care interventions.
• Able to articulate goals and objectives of the department.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Effective problem solving and organizational abilities.
• Experience in providing individual, group and family therapy to a wide range of patients.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

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