Director of Outpatient Services

Manages the Outpatient services and provides oversight of program development, staff training, and daily program operations.  Responsible for the growth and development of Outpatient services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and oversees all outpatient services
• Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of annual program goals, objectives and budget.
• Responsible for day to day program operations and scheduling. 
• Leads or co-leads psychotherapy groups.
• Reviews patient’s goals and progress to ensure program success.
• Works with patients and staff to keep patient attendance at a maximum.
• Helps market outpatient services to ensure the growth and sustainability of the programs.
• Provides one inpatient group per week addressing PHP program as needed.
• Consults with Social Services and UR to promote Outpatient program to all discharged acute patients.
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing to ensure that the department has the needed coverage and is within budgeted FTEs.
• Monitors staff performance and provides regular feedback on quality and quantity of work and on conduct.
• Ensures that staff has adequate training in program processes and procedures. 
• Performs chart audits and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, nursing staff and health professional affiliates in the community.
• Maintains knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of pertinent age groups.

• Master’s Degree in relevant field required
• Current State of Nevada Clinical licensure required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an Inpatient and Outpatient setting with two (2) of the years in Management
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health
• Assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance (three plans to choose from)
• Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance