[Hiring] Project Director of Clinical Services @Acadia Healthcare

Role Description

The Project Director of Clinical Services will be supporting and traveling to Acadia facilities around the country to provide clinical leadership. This role is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supervising the effective and efficient use of the operations of clinical services, other departments, and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

• Travel is anticipated to be 90-100% including some over the weekend stays and will vary on facility needs.
• Sets the vision for clinical practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
• Anticipates and effectively manages changes in census and acuity and allocates resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team and on committees as required.
• Manage the daily operations of clinical services.
• Ensure clinical services are provided in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
• Integrate clinical functions with clinical and programs, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Provide effective and efficient budget management that ensures the best utilization of resources.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met.
• Provide effective staff management (hiring, development, training, performance feedback, etc.) that ensures utilization of personnel to best meet the needs of the patients.
• Develop and implement health care-related training that assures the best possible delivery of health-related supports and services.
• Develop and maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Monitor unit/floor functioning by making frequent rounds.
• Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents.
• Develop and implement tools to measure, assess, and improve quality of clinical care, treatment, and service.
• Actively participate in strategic planning and budget development.
• Oversee clinical services documentation to ensure it meets all standards.
• Assists with direct care as needed, including running groups and providing individual therapy.

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or family/marriage therapy (REQUIRED).
• Six (6) or more years clinical experience and previous experience with the population of the facility preferred.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience at the Director of Clinical Services level.
• Independent license is REQUIRED (LICSW, etc.).
• Current state license is active and in good standing.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays.
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network.