IOP Program Coordinator

IOP Program Coordinator - Northpoint, AL. 

Horizon Health is seeking an IOP Program Coordinator (Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW or Licensed Professional Counselors LPC) to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit) at the Northpoint Medical Center in Northpoint, AL. The IOP Program Coordinator will oversee the implementation and quality assurance of behavioral health interventions, ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and organizational policies, provide staff training and supervision, engage with clients and families to support treatment adherence and recovery, market and educate the community on the program, and maintain accurate documentation.

This position requires a strong background in providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, or groups, and is licensed in their respective discipline. This position requires a compassionate and client-centered approach to support the mental health and well-being of our patients. 

This position adheres to all ethical standards, codes of conduct, and licensing requirements and upholds client confidentiality and privacy rights. This position may have contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues.  There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments, develop, utilize and monitor individualized treatment plans, deliver counseling and therapeutic services, and evaluate program effectiveness using outcome measures
• Implementation and quality assurance of behavioral health interventions, ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and organizational policies, engage with clients and families to support treatment adherence and recovery, and maintain accurate documentation
• Coordinate the daily operations of the intensive outpatient behavioral health program. This includes training and supervision of PRN Therapist(s), scheduling and patient flow
• Liaise with community organizations, referral sources, and funding agencies to promote the IOP. Effectively participates in the referral development process.
• Coordinate necessary care with family members and outside resources. Responsible for crisis calls and evaluations for IOP clients and family members engaging in the service
• Coordinate and implements diagnostic procedures; monitors them for consistent application within the program and compliance with state certification and established clinical standards
• Handle patient grievances, incident reports, and crisis situations
• Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

About Northpoint, AL:

Northport, AL, offers a relaxed, suburban feel with the added benefit of being a short distance from the amenities of Tuscaloosa. It offers an affordable cost of living, a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation on Lake Tuscaloosa. Northport was ranked as one of the best places to live in Alabama.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:  

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward.  Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

• Graduate Degree required.
• Active Licensed Clinical Social Workers LCSW or Licensed Professional Counselors LPC license in Alabama - required.  
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
•  In-depth knowledge of behavioral health disorders, crisis intervention techniques, therapeutic modalities, and familiarity with community resources.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• State and Federal Health Insurance Regulations
• Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration with the referral sources, the providers, families and the client Hospital
• Demonstrated success in marketing and outreach
• Ability to use therapeutic limit setting and communication to de-escalate clients who present with anger, anxiety and other disruptive behavior
• Proficient in applicable software applications. Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• BLS required and SECURE training required within 60 days of hiring, renew annually thereafter
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

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