Director - Outpatient Services

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA Plans
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Salary Range: $100,000 to $122,000 DOE

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, a new premier inpatient treatment center for adults age 18 and older, is opening soon and will set the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 80-bed hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Director of Outpatient Services Responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement program goals, objectives, personnel, resources, and equipment.
• Implement the approved program plan objectives, timetables, expected outcome and measures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the program's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing counselors, clinical staff or other facility / clinic staff involved in the delivery of services through the program. Provides management and oversight for the facility outpatient program.
• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Develop and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the hospital, to ensure efficient operation of the program.
• Ensure that the unit maintains compliance with standards, laws, and certification standards, including those established by JCAHO, Medicare and other regulatory agencies.
• Supervise the maintenance of patient records to ensure required quality documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations for, develop, and carry out improvements to the program to meet changing mission parameters and requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. 
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field required.
• Four or more years’ experience working in behavioral health.
• Two or more years’ management experience required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Current LCSW licensure in California, preferably with ability to supervise others.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).