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Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health - Northport, Alabama.
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. *Relocation Assistance is available for this position* Horizon Health
is seeking an
Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health
to work on the
inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit)
in the
Northpoint Medical Center , in
Northpoint, AL . The
Assistant Program Director
is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the maintenance of the Horizon Health/Client hospital contractual relationship(s) and, in coordination with the client, the overall administration of patient care for the Program. This position provides orientation to the Horizon Health business philosophy and operational policies and procedures, and includes hands-on training in marketing and referral development, clinical programming, customer relations and operations. The duties and responsibilities are designed to prepare the employee for a future Program Director position and closely resemble the Program Director’s duties and responsibilities. Clinical Program Directors work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of daily duties. Responsibilities: Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicates information and needs appropriately Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, all policies and procedures for the Program Ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards in coordination with the Hospital Develops a 24-hour call process to handle emergency situations Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of the treatment program under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon’s clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical Director Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services Understands client hospital’s expectations of Horizon and works to meet these expectations Directs departmental staff involved in multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements Promotes professional interaction with client hospital, senior management, peers and staff through effective communication Collaborates with medical and clinical staff in coordinating and managing medical and psychosocial treatment plans Participates in assessing and reassessing program needs of the patient Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for reporting and recording patient symptoms, reactions, and progress Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; protects operations by keeping information confidential Provides recommendations to the Hospital to ensure sufficient staff to provide patient care in line with regulatory requirements and staffing plans Operates within ethical standards Communicates and reviews Horizon and Hospital policies with staff Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards Assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints as needed, observing suicide/seclusion precautions; note: this does not apply if the Program Director is the Community Education Director Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions and ongoing needs Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety standards Completes all required staff competencies per program regulations Ensures operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques Provides feedback to supervisor on ongoing concerns, improvements, changes, etc. Ensures employee folders are complete and compliant with Hospital, Horizon, state and Federal requirements Serves on assigned committees and attends Program, Hospital, Horizon, provider and staff meetings as required Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program Provides for professional growth and development of staff through needs assessment and training plans Monitors personnel performance and conducts regular performance evaluations Develops and submits annual Quality Improvement Plan Counsels employees and takes disciplinary action as needed Collaborates with the Medical Director in maintaining the program milieu Leads an aggressive referral development program and manages program census and productivity targets Manages Program budget development and monitoring Understands and works to meet client hospital goals Implements quality improvement goals and provides feedback to the client hospital Prepares and disseminates written reports and completes required follow-up Prepares and submits operational tasks/documentation as required by Horizon Ensures marketing reports are accurate and timely; ensures Horizon Plus is used properly Conducts marketing research, develops program design, and creates proposals for needed specialty programs Collects data to provide input/feedback to customers to improve work quality/productivity Follows CQI procedures as applicable This is a full-time position; hours are subject to the needs of a 24/7 program Moderate travel up to 25% as needed Other duties as assigned Benefit Highlights: 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 About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EOE About Northpoint, AL Northport, AL, offers a relaxed, suburban feel with the added benefit of being a short distance from the amenities of Tuscaloosa. It offers an affordable cost of living, a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation on Lake Tuscaloosa. Northport was ranked as one of the best places to live in Alabama. For more information on this position, email
Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter
at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com Qualifications Graduate degree Clinical background in social work, clinical counseling, or nursing highly preferred 5+ years of leadership within an inpatient, acute care psych setting preferred with appropriate education CPR certification 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 support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiaries. Do not provide financial or personal information. Our recruiters will not request such information via email. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email, report concerns to appropriate authorities and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career websites. Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health - Northport, Alabama. *Relocation Assistance is available for this position* Horizon Health
is seeking an
Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health
to work on the
inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit)
in the
Northpoint Medical Center , in
Northpoint, AL . The
Assistant Program Director
is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the maintenance of the Horizon Health/Client hospital contractual relationship(s) and, in coordination with the client, the overall administration of patient care for the Program. This position provides orientation to the Horizon Health business philosophy and operational policies and procedures, and includes hands-on training in marketing and referral development, clinical programming, customer relations and operations. The duties and responsibilities are designed to prepare the employee for a future Program Director position and closely resemble the Program Director’s duties and responsibilities. Clinical Program Directors work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of daily duties.
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Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health - Northport, Alabama.
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. *Relocation Assistance is available for this position* Horizon Health
is seeking an
Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health
to work on the
inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit)
in the
Northpoint Medical Center , in
Northpoint, AL . The
Assistant Program Director
is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the maintenance of the Horizon Health/Client hospital contractual relationship(s) and, in coordination with the client, the overall administration of patient care for the Program. This position provides orientation to the Horizon Health business philosophy and operational policies and procedures, and includes hands-on training in marketing and referral development, clinical programming, customer relations and operations. The duties and responsibilities are designed to prepare the employee for a future Program Director position and closely resemble the Program Director’s duties and responsibilities. Clinical Program Directors work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of daily duties. Responsibilities: Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicates information and needs appropriately Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, all policies and procedures for the Program Ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards in coordination with the Hospital Develops a 24-hour call process to handle emergency situations Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of the treatment program under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon’s clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical Director Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services Understands client hospital’s expectations of Horizon and works to meet these expectations Directs departmental staff involved in multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements Promotes professional interaction with client hospital, senior management, peers and staff through effective communication Collaborates with medical and clinical staff in coordinating and managing medical and psychosocial treatment plans Participates in assessing and reassessing program needs of the patient Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for reporting and recording patient symptoms, reactions, and progress Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; protects operations by keeping information confidential Provides recommendations to the Hospital to ensure sufficient staff to provide patient care in line with regulatory requirements and staffing plans Operates within ethical standards Communicates and reviews Horizon and Hospital policies with staff Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards Assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints as needed, observing suicide/seclusion precautions; note: this does not apply if the Program Director is the Community Education Director Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions and ongoing needs Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety standards Completes all required staff competencies per program regulations Ensures operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques Provides feedback to supervisor on ongoing concerns, improvements, changes, etc. Ensures employee folders are complete and compliant with Hospital, Horizon, state and Federal requirements Serves on assigned committees and attends Program, Hospital, Horizon, provider and staff meetings as required Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program Provides for professional growth and development of staff through needs assessment and training plans Monitors personnel performance and conducts regular performance evaluations Develops and submits annual Quality Improvement Plan Counsels employees and takes disciplinary action as needed Collaborates with the Medical Director in maintaining the program milieu Leads an aggressive referral development program and manages program census and productivity targets Manages Program budget development and monitoring Understands and works to meet client hospital goals Implements quality improvement goals and provides feedback to the client hospital Prepares and disseminates written reports and completes required follow-up Prepares and submits operational tasks/documentation as required by Horizon Ensures marketing reports are accurate and timely; ensures Horizon Plus is used properly Conducts marketing research, develops program design, and creates proposals for needed specialty programs Collects data to provide input/feedback to customers to improve work quality/productivity Follows CQI procedures as applicable This is a full-time position; hours are subject to the needs of a 24/7 program Moderate travel up to 25% as needed Other duties as assigned Benefit Highlights: 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 About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EOE About Northpoint, AL Northport, AL, offers a relaxed, suburban feel with the added benefit of being a short distance from the amenities of Tuscaloosa. It offers an affordable cost of living, a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation on Lake Tuscaloosa. Northport was ranked as one of the best places to live in Alabama. For more information on this position, email
Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter
at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com Qualifications Graduate degree Clinical background in social work, clinical counseling, or nursing highly preferred 5+ years of leadership within an inpatient, acute care psych setting preferred with appropriate education CPR certification 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 support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiaries. Do not provide financial or personal information. Our recruiters will not request such information via email. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email, report concerns to appropriate authorities and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career websites. Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health - Northport, Alabama. *Relocation Assistance is available for this position* Horizon Health
is seeking an
Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health
to work on the
inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit)
in the
Northpoint Medical Center , in
Northpoint, AL . The
Assistant Program Director
is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the maintenance of the Horizon Health/Client hospital contractual relationship(s) and, in coordination with the client, the overall administration of patient care for the Program. This position provides orientation to the Horizon Health business philosophy and operational policies and procedures, and includes hands-on training in marketing and referral development, clinical programming, customer relations and operations. The duties and responsibilities are designed to prepare the employee for a future Program Director position and closely resemble the Program Director’s duties and responsibilities. Clinical Program Directors work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of daily duties.
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