Project Director of Clinical Services

Project Director, Clinical Services(Inpatient Psychiatric)

Location: 100% TRAVEL

About the Job - 

The Project DCS will be supporting and traveling to Acadia facilities around the country to provide clinical leadership. This role will act as the DCSC at facilities that have a vacancy and/or will provide periodic extended onsite support to an interim leader and will help to facilitate a smooth transition once a permanent clinical leader is hired.  The Project DCS will be 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.

The Project DCS will supervise the clinical team and will collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.   Provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as clinical best practices. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

Compensation & Benefits -

We value your expertise and dedication—and we invest in your success.

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus eligible
• 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

Essential Functions - 

• Travel is anticipated to be 80% 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 manage 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.  Standards are met for accrediting 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. Review training at least annually and makes modifications as needed.   

• 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. 

Standard Expectations - 

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.  
• Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team. 
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time. 
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members. 
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.  

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements - 

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.   
• Six or more years clinical experience, required including significant leadership and clinical practice experience within inpatient acute psychiatric hospital settings. and previous experience with the population of the facility preferred; with five or more years’ experience at the Director of Clinical Services level.  
• Preferred independently licensed 

Licenses/Designations/Certifications - 

• 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. 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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