Responsibilities Are you an experienced Social Worker or Therapist with leadership experience, passionate about providing world class care to patients in a clinical environment?
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral is looking for you! We are currently recruiting for a Director of Clinical Services (DCS).
Position Summary The DCS is responsible for day-to-day operations of assigned clinical and social services staff. The DCS works directly with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and other Senior Leaders to ensure effective and safe therapeutic practices are always being provided.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Providing guidance to all clinicians, therapists, and social workers, regarding clinical programming and treatment expectations.
Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation guidelines and expectations. Carries cases as needed to provide continuity of care.
Benefits for full-time employees include : Tuition Assistance Career development opportunities across UHS and our + 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 (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.
uhsguest.com Qualifications Education : Advanced degree in a social science or health related field. Experience : A minimum of five years’ experience in a health care or social service industry preferred;
prior supervisory experience necessary. Age-Specific Competencies : Children, Adolescents, Adults & Geriatrics Licensure / Certification : Appropriate state licensure in mental health.
Preference will be given to candidates holding a LCSW licensure or greater. CPI Certified Other : Supervisory skills; advanced clinical knowledge of best practices in the treatment of adults, children / adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with severe emotional disturbances, psychiatric illnesses, chemical dependency, and addictions as well as dual diagnosis.
- Knowledge of working with families; basic fiscal management skills; thorough familiarity with psychiatric healthcare terminology;
- excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of and skills in presentations for marketing purposes; creativity;
- flexibility; time management and organizational skills; skills in data collection and analysis, interpretation, application, and evaluation;
strategic planning skills; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; teaching or training skills; willingness to travel, including overnight travel, in work capacity.
Skills in maintaining information as highly confidential. HIPAA : Has access to all PHI necessary to perform job functions of managing and directing departments and assuring compliance with standards of care.
About Our Organization Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.
At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence : treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.
Please visit us online at 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. 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. 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.