The Director of Hospital Therapeutic Services provides clinical and administrative oversight and management related to the Partial Hospital Programs (PHPs), as well as services that support both PHP and Inpatient hospital services, After Care, and Therapy (LSWs, Behavioral, Art, OT, Music, and Activities).   Responsibilities include the operational oversight of a Clinical Supervisor, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, as well as management of departmental productivity, cost effectiveness, and quality assurance/outcomes in assigned departments/programs/processes.   The Director ensures effective daily communications with Clinical Supervisor and maintains daily engagement with all assigned programs, departments, and related employees to ensure effective daily operations.  Will work in tandem with the Director of Outpatient Services and the Director of Support Services to establish a seamless continuum of care.  Scope of supervision may cross over into outpatient services or other areas as deemed necessary by the Senior Leadership Team.

The Director of Hospital Therapeutic Services will serve as a member of the Leadership and serve on other clinical or administrative committees as requested. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assures social work counseling compliance with standards of outside accrediting agencies and regulatory groups such as JCAHO, DHMH, Medicare and Medicaid  
• Develops policy and procedure for all areas of supervision  
  Develops and implements new services within the departments and programs assigned.
• Assists with identifying and implementing cost, including initiatives in staffing, treatment programs and components, procedures, equipment and documentation to include designation of outcome indicators and established tracking mechanisms within the departments and programs assigned
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision of licensed therapists as eligible based on supervision endorsement
• Develops and maintains a customer service friendly environment focused on patient centered care
• Develops and maintains community contacts      
• Monitors individual, group, and family therapy hours (including documentation) of Inpatient clinical staff to ensure achievement of patient care and financial objectives
• Regularly attends clinical or administrative committees as designated by the CNO/Director of Inpatient Services     
• Collaborates with Clinical Supervisor to ensure safe and effective staffing for hospital and PHP programs    
• Plans and manages budgets for assigned departments
• Functions as Administrator on Call (AOC) as part of the leadership team

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a state accredited school of social work, counseling, or psychology
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required.  MBA highly desired
• Current Maryland license as a clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor, or psychologist
• Three to five years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in an inpatient health care setting
• Three years’ experience as a licensed clinical social worker, professional counselor, or psychologist capacity in an inpatient facility
• Qualified to clinically supervise staff with restricted licenses and certifications
• Proficient clinician with excellent management skills
• Five years in an inpatient psychiatric setting to include two years in a supervisory role
• Familiarity with Joint Commission regulations and maintains responsibility for Joint Commission compliance with all areas of responsibility
   

We offer a competitive and generous benefit package that includes a variety of available options:

Health insurance – PPO or high deductible plan with health savings account
Wellness program
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid life and disability insurance
401(k) – no waiting period on matching
Paid leave days
Sick and safe leave days
Education days
Education assistance (tuition and continuing education credits)
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary benefits
Continuing education provided by Brook Lane
Relias learning management program
Paid holiday worked incentive
Outpatient therapist productivity incentive
Employee referral incentive program
Milestone anniversary incentive
 

EOE