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Outpatient Manager

TOUCHETTE
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Cahokia, Illinois, United States
$44.08 - $58.68 USD hourly
Master's

Job Summary: 
 

The Intensive Outpatient Program manager is responsible for oversite of the day to day operation of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs. Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the unit community relations program. 


Functions and Duties:

 

  • Provides oversite and clinical supervision of staff.
  • Provides departmental orientation with new staff.
  • Supervision of daily client treatment and care.
  • Represents OP BH by participating on community and hospital committees as an expert in the mental health field.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of program goals.
  • Ensures appropriate documentation of services rendered according to the Program design and regulatory standards. 
  • Monitors program integrity through the appropriate staff credential and educational competencies.
  • Monitors and assures Outpatient Program components meet client and community goals and Regulatory compliance.
  • Assists with development of written policies related to regulatory standards.
  • Participate and promote activities regarding Process Improvement. 
  • Completes monthly chart audits.
  • Submits quality improvement data to Director on a monthly basis.
  • Possess knowledge of various psychiatric diagnosis cared for in the OP. 
  • Monitors accuracy of billing procedures OP Services.
  • Conducts safety rounds to identify problems and requests corrections via work orders, as appropriate.
  • Establishes collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
  • Conducts group therapy sessions as assigned.
  • Provides leadership for group sessions and documents client participation and daily progress.
  • Provides one-on-one sessions with client as appropriate and documents accordingly.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Education

  • Master’s Degree social work, psychology, social science or related fields form an accredited college or university required. 

Experience

  • 3-5 years behavioral health outpatient supervisory experience required.


Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

  • LCSW, LCPC, Licensure in social service field required.
  • BLS Certification required or obtained within 6 months of employment.
  • De-Escalation and restraint training certification obtained within 6 months of hire is required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of counseling theory, crisis interventions, individual, family, and group therapy modalities.
  • Knowledge of the DSM5 and the State of Illinois mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement and initiative.
  • Requires a concentrated level of attention with a High level of organizational skill.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, visitors, and organization personnel and perform in a positive, courteous, flexible, an adaptive manner.
  • Familiarity with Joint Commission standards.
  • Familiarity with billing process and authorization management. 
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e. copier, facsimile machine, 10-key, etc.); personal. computer and printer and specific computer software.


Physical Demands:

 

  • Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time.
  • Regular working with and viewing of computer screens.
  • Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25 pounds.
  • Requires bending, stooping, and walking. 
  • Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury
  • Participates in SECURE.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required



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