Interim Dir - Outpatient Services

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital
s in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

This position assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Social Services Department outpatient, and the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, PI, and the supervision of licensed and non-licensed clinical therapists. Serves as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services. Contributes to the development of programs for specialized patient populations for out patient and the continuum of care.

In conjunction with community resources, contributes to the maintenance of relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers and family members. Participates in county and regional meetings of the public mental health providers. Use an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment, providing care to varied populations including male and female adults and dually diagnosed patients.

Education:

Master's degree in social work, Clinical/Counseling, or Social Services related field required, licensure required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years clinical experience and 2 years of management experience with case management and the utilization review process including concurrent reviews. Previous supervisory experience with inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists. A minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience of non-licensed clinical therapists is required. Affiliation with graduate school clinical students preferred. Previous continuum of care experience highly preferred.

Licensure/Certification: TN LCSW, LPC preferred.

Knowledge:
Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.

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