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North Star Behavioral Health

Director of Acute Services - Children

North Star Behavioral Health, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507

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Clinical Director of Acute Children Program Opportunity Eligible for $15,000.00 sign‑on bonus, $10,000.00 relocation bonus (non‑AK residents)

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 programmes. 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.

Ensures 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.

Serves as the designated reporter for regulatory agencies.

Ensures appropriate clinical supervision for direct care staff.

Communicates with referral sources and family members in clients’ interest, complying with all confidentiality and client rights standards and policies.

Oversees the facility’s client rights program and assures clients receive prompt response to complaints/concerns; offers options for resolution and ensures appropriate follow up.

Oversees, implements and monitors treatment planning; identifies mechanisms for enhancing multi‑disciplinary involvement and cooperation.

Facilitates the creation and delivery of clinical programming; conducts outcome studies to determine effectiveness of programming.

Designs and maintains program schedules, patient handbooks and other programming materials; ensures all patients and staff have access to and are trained to use these resources effectively.

Actively serves as a key member of the organization’s core management team, ensuring effective integration of clinical services into overall organization operations.

Stays 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

Qualifications EDUCATION:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting required.

LICENSURE:

Licensure by the State of Alaska (LCSW/LPC).

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