Project Director of Clinical Services

• 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.

• 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.

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
• Six or more years clinical experience 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

• 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.

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