What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Manager, Behavioral Health - Full Time position at Valley Health?
Department
PSYCHIATRIC - 206060
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Pay Grade
140
Job Description
Clinical Manager is a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the compliance of all patient care for assigned outpatient departments of psychiatry. This position is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients, is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu and is recognized as a member of the management team. The Clinical Manager is responsible to adherence to the Hospital policies and procedures and Plans. Location of work is in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Program of the Hospital. Some hazard potential from physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases. Travel to speaking engagements or other activities may be required.
Supports Program Director with applying Standards of Care and Standards of Practice established by the Department to ensure clinical care is provided which is appropriate to the specific age of the patient served, i.e. adult through geriatric. Directly supervises therapists. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department's policies, applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that clinical practices are conducted in a manner that strictly adhere to the organizational and state code of ethics and takes immediate action in the event of an ethics violation, according to company policy and procedure. Monitors patient census and therapist assignments/adjustments in clinician caseloads in a manner that supports equal distribution of workloads.
Education
Master's Degree required, preferably in Social Work or Counseling.
LCSW/LPC or mental health nursing or its equivalent accredited by the National League of Nursing required.
Experience
Minimum of five years relevant experience in the care of the mentally ill and supervision of professional staff; assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of psychiatric care to patients.
Experience within an outpatient setting, management of the therapeutic milieu and providing mandatory and voluntary in-service training to all staff.
Certification & Licensure
Current applicable license required.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic clinical services in an intensive outpatient setting.
Particular skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical documentation; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.
Knowledgeable about age specific needs of geriatric and adult populations likely to be served by the program.
Knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of Behavioral Health theories, modalities, assessments, planning and intervention.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
PSYCHIATRIC - 206060
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Pay Grade
140
Job Description
Clinical Manager is a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the compliance of all patient care for assigned outpatient departments of psychiatry. This position is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients, is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu and is recognized as a member of the management team. The Clinical Manager is responsible to adherence to the Hospital policies and procedures and Plans. Location of work is in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Program of the Hospital. Some hazard potential from physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases. Travel to speaking engagements or other activities may be required.
Supports Program Director with applying Standards of Care and Standards of Practice established by the Department to ensure clinical care is provided which is appropriate to the specific age of the patient served, i.e. adult through geriatric. Directly supervises therapists. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department's policies, applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that clinical practices are conducted in a manner that strictly adhere to the organizational and state code of ethics and takes immediate action in the event of an ethics violation, according to company policy and procedure. Monitors patient census and therapist assignments/adjustments in clinician caseloads in a manner that supports equal distribution of workloads.
Education
Master's Degree required, preferably in Social Work or Counseling.
LCSW/LPC or mental health nursing or its equivalent accredited by the National League of Nursing required.
Experience
Minimum of five years relevant experience in the care of the mentally ill and supervision of professional staff; assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of psychiatric care to patients.
Experience within an outpatient setting, management of the therapeutic milieu and providing mandatory and voluntary in-service training to all staff.
Certification & Licensure
Current applicable license required.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic clinical services in an intensive outpatient setting.
Particular skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical documentation; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.
Knowledgeable about age specific needs of geriatric and adult populations likely to be served by the program.
Knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of Behavioral Health theories, modalities, assessments, planning and intervention.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
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