Arbour SeniorCare
Director of Acute Services - Children
Arbour SeniorCare, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Direct Clinical Director of Acute Children Program Opportunity
Eligible for $15,000.00 sign-on bonus, $10,000.00 relocation bonus (non-AK residents)
North Star Behavioral Health Hospital
is the premier behavioral health provider serving Alaska. Our adult detox and recovery provides an Intensive Holistic Treatment Program dedicated to individuals 18 and older in need of detoxification and/or rehabilitation for substance abuse.
Key Responsibilities The Director of Children Services is accountable for directing and leading the Acute Children Treatment Program. The Director will ensure the strategic direction and planning of clinical and program services, program marketing and referral development activities. The Director of Children Services provides overall leadership of the daily operations of the program. Oversees staffing, scheduling, and FTE management. Develops, coordinates, and manages unit programs. Conducts performance improvement activities to achieve benchmark on clinical indicators. Facilitates training and staff development, with an emphasis on high quality residential care delivered in a cost‑effective manner.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Direct, coordinate, and oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the Acute Children programs.
Ensure that appropriate care is delivered to patients; sets the tone for the program that reflects the organization’s values and adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations.
Serve as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies.
Ensure appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.
Communicate with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies.
Oversee the facility’s client rights program and assure clients receive prompt response to complaints/concerns; offer options for resolution and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
Oversee, implement and monitor treatment planning; identify mechanisms for enhancing multi‑disciplinary involvement and cooperation.
Facilitate the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conduct outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming.
Design and maintain program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensure all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.
Actively serve as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.
Stay abreast on current/changing mental health law and its application to the organization’s programs.
Total Rewards for our Directors include
Tuition Assistance
Free Lunch
Licensure supervision
Licensure renewal reimbursement
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Diverse programming to expand your experience
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Pet Insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
What do our current therapists value at North Star & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values therapists and social workers. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Clinical Therapist (CT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer clinicians and clinical leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our training programs and leadership development tracts. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Clinical Therapist with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.
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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.
Qualifications EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years’ work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.
LICENSURE:
Licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW/LPC).
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.
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North Star Behavioral Health Hospital
is the premier behavioral health provider serving Alaska. Our adult detox and recovery provides an Intensive Holistic Treatment Program dedicated to individuals 18 and older in need of detoxification and/or rehabilitation for substance abuse.
Key Responsibilities The Director of Children Services is accountable for directing and leading the Acute Children Treatment Program. The Director will ensure the strategic direction and planning of clinical and program services, program marketing and referral development activities. The Director of Children Services provides overall leadership of the daily operations of the program. Oversees staffing, scheduling, and FTE management. Develops, coordinates, and manages unit programs. Conducts performance improvement activities to achieve benchmark on clinical indicators. Facilitates training and staff development, with an emphasis on high quality residential care delivered in a cost‑effective manner.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Direct, coordinate, and oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the Acute Children programs.
Ensure that appropriate care is delivered to patients; sets the tone for the program that reflects the organization’s values and adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations.
Serve as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies.
Ensure appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.
Communicate with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies.
Oversee the facility’s client rights program and assure clients receive prompt response to complaints/concerns; offer options for resolution and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
Oversee, implement and monitor treatment planning; identify mechanisms for enhancing multi‑disciplinary involvement and cooperation.
Facilitate the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conduct outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming.
Design and maintain program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensure all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.
Actively serve as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.
Stay abreast on current/changing mental health law and its application to the organization’s programs.
Total Rewards for our Directors include
Tuition Assistance
Free Lunch
Licensure supervision
Licensure renewal reimbursement
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Diverse programming to expand your experience
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Pet Insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
What do our current therapists value at North Star & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values therapists and social workers. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Clinical Therapist (CT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer clinicians and clinical leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our training programs and leadership development tracts. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Clinical Therapist with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.
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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.
Qualifications EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years’ work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.
LICENSURE:
Licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW/LPC).
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.
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