PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Responsibilities River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children.

Since , River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and / or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Program Director of PHP / IOP - To provide clinical social work direction and expertise to the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP);

develop, implement and be responsible for the direction and delivery of social services in assigned areas according to patient needs.

Adhere to standards for patient quality care, serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, contribute to the well-being and attainment of treatment goals for patients within guidelines set by the Social Services Department Director.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : Education : Master’s degree in Social Work or related field with specialization in mental health.

Licensure / Certification : Must maintain an unencumbered license (i.e., LPC, LCSW, LMSW); by a certified board in Louisiana (i.

e., LPCB, LABSWE). Ability to direct the work of others and work in a team environment; One to two years of supervisory / leadership experience preferred A minimum of two yrs.

experience in individual, group, and family therapy; A minimum of one year experience in discharge planning, clinical case management or a similar position in a community based agency setting which provides experience in referrals for patients.

Ability to assess the needs and provide the required range of treatment modalities and interventions Experience with performing utilization reviews.

Ability to clearly speak, write and understand verbal and written English. Selected skills / credentials as defined by the department’s scope of services.

River Oaks Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, such as : - Challenging and rewarding work environment - Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries - Competitive Compensation - Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan - k plan with company match - Generous Paid Time Off One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $11.

6 billion in . In , UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in , ranked # on the Fortune ;

and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89, employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 38 U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Peurto Rico, and the United Kingdom.