Dir - Clinical Services

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid‑South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

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Full-time

We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Clinical Services. The Director of Clinical Services assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Clinical Services Department, both inpatient and outpatient, and the quality of social services provided through policies, procedures, PI, and the supervision of licensed and non‑licensed clinical therapists. Develops and serves as a liaison with social work graduate program. Serves as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services.

Contributes to the development of programs for specialized patient populations for inpatient 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. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.

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.

Master’s Degree required in Social Science.

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. Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience of non‑licensed clinical therapists is required. Affiliation with graduate school clinical students preferred. Previous continuum of care experience highly preferred.

MS LCSW or MS LPC required. CPR Certification required.

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

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

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.

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.