Director -Outpatient Services
Overview:
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care with Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
North Tampa Behavioral Health is a private inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility, catering to the needs of the Tampa area community. North Tampa Behavioral Health offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and co-occurring treatment, including a Partial Hospitalization Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program to adults and seniors, age 18 and up.
As the Director of Outpatient Services, you will lead the operational management of clinical support activities and functions on a day-to-day basis. Your role involves planning and implementing program goals, objectives, and resource allocation, ensuring the effective delivery of services within assigned areas of responsibility.Overseeing the program's budget and policies, you will provide staff management, including hiring, development, and training, to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and implementing policies and procedures consistent with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
Additionally, you will supervise the maintenance of patient records to ensure quality documentation and compliance. With a Master's Degree in a behavioral health field and extensive experience, including management, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance with standards and ensuring patient safety is a top priority.
Total Rewards Include:
- Relocation Support Eligible
- Career Development Opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off package including Personal days, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Extended Sick Leave
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and implement program goals, objectives, personnel, resources and equipment.
- Implement the approved program plan objectives, timetables, expected outcome and measures for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Oversee the program's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing counselors, clinical staff or other facility / clinic staff involved in the delivery of services through the program. Provides management and oversight for the facility outpatient program.
- Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Develop and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the hospital, to ensure efficient operation of the program.
- Ensure that the unit maintains compliance with standards, laws and certification standards, including those established by JCAHO, Medicare and other regulatory agencies.
- Supervise the maintenance of patient records to ensure required quality documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Make recommendations for, develop, and carry out improvements to the program to meet changing mission parameters and requirements.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field required
- LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT or equivelent required
- Four or more years of experience working in behavioral health.
- Two or more years of management experience required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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