Dir - Outpatient Services

Responsibilities

Willow Springs Center has an opening for the Director of Outpatient Services. This position requires candidate to be a Nevada licensed clinician.

The Director of Outpatient Services is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of outpatient programs. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in behavioral health and experience working with children and adolescents. The Director will lead a team of professionals, ensuring high‑quality service delivery while fostering positive relationships with clients, families, and community partners.

• The Director of Outpatient Services develops, organizes, and implements clinical and program activities.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents interventions using goals developed in the master treatment plan and treatment plan revisions.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining census.
• Develop the master treatment and continuing care plans. Reviews plans with patient and family as required.
• Facilitates or co‑facilitates group activity and group therapy.
• Participates in community meetings and educational activities to promote Outpatient Programs and maintain licensure/CEU compliance.
• Provides pertinent patient‑related information to the Treatment Team through attendance at team conferences or providing appropriate documentation to DCS.
• Provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, and continually monitoring and evaluating the care given to patients on the unit via collaboration during treatment team, unit meetings and coordination with other leaders in the organization.
• Supervises the use of application procedures to ensure clinical and medication criteria are met. Works with the Medical Director, Nursing, CFO, UR Department and clinicians to ensure patient appropriateness for treatment.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Must be a licensed clinician.
• Experience:
  
  Five years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, preferably in a hospital outpatient setting. Must have knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of psychiatric treatment, standards, and requirements of all hospital agencies.
• Other:
  Knowledge of group therapy theory and practice, group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age‑specific growth and development, addictions issues, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management and aggressive behaviors, and CPR training. Experience in developing, managing, and marketing outpatient programs, specifically Intensive Outpatient Services and Partial Hospitalization Programs. Understand and honor the established hospital rules, regulations, and Policy & Procedures.
• Proven management experience in a healthcare or social services setting.
• Strong program development skills with a focus on outpatient services.
• Administrative experience in a leadership role within behavioral health or related fields.
• Proficient in program management principles and practices.
• Supervising experience with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and financial oversight in a healthcare setting. This role is ideal for an experienced leader passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals served through outpatient services while fostering an inclusive environment for both clients and staff.

• Tuition Assistance
• DBT Intensive training with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti
• DBT‑PE training with Dr. Melanie Harned
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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