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UHS Physician Careers

Director of Outpatient Services

UHS Physician Careers, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Director of Outpatient Services Location:

Lexington, Kentucky

Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority Level:

Director

Responsibilities Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer or Chief Operating Officer, assists in the coordination of the continuum of care provided by the Ridge Outpatient Center to all patients in need of mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Supervises employees of the Outpatient unit to ensure assigned duties are complete. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

What We Offer You

Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Referral Bonus Program

Close to Hamburg & I‑75

Free parking on premises

Free meal with each shift

Attributes of a Successful Employee

An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual

Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma

Being able to maintain healthy boundaries – we are here to help, not to befriend

Patience and understanding

Ability to verbally de‑escalate agitated patients

Supportive of teamwork – it takes a village

A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies

Qualifications We train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position:

Education

Master’s degree in mental health or related field.

Experience

One to two years of program management experience required

Four to five years of experience working with adults and adolescents with substance abuse and mental health or co‑occurring disorders

Outpatient experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor required or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist required.

Other Skills

Demonstrated leadership ability, strong organizational skills, skills in writing and in working with statistical data.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, and the ability to delegate appropriately.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and accrediting standards preferred.

We encourage you to apply Be a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

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.

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