Crisis Center Director

Company: Wellstone Inc
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Crisis Care Center Director
Qualifications:

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  Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or related field
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  Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in senior leadership in a behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care environment
  
• Proven ability to lead successful licensure, accreditation, and compliance efforts in a behavioral health facility.
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  Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
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  Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
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  Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.
  
  Synopsis of Duties:
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    Manages day-to day operations and staff so that the facility achieves its objectives in all of the following key performance areas:
    • effective patient care outcomes
    • appropriate fiscal management
    • maintenance of licensure, accreditation, and other regulatory criteria
    • implementation of focused business development processes
    • medical staff compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines
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        Monitor all documentation to include treatment plans, BLS, financial reports, progress notes, medical records, etc. to ensure all are accurate, timely and thorough. Ensure staff training is current and up to date per the DMH Administrative Code.
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          Provide supervision, instruction and job coaching to all staff on a consistent basis
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          Ensure adequate staffing of facilities, approving leave requests, back-filling positions as well as interviewing, selecting quality applicants for a PRN staff pool.
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          Maintain facility and vehicles in compliance with health, safety, funding, and regulatory requirements.
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          Coordinate placements, intakes, and discharges with Treatment Team and work cooperatively with the CMHCs in the region.
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          Accept supervision and carry out assigned tasks from the Chief Clinical Officer in a timely manner. Communicate on a regular basis and provide information pertinent to the operations.
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          Ensure compliance with external administrative and clinical standards of care and applicable laws, including DMH, Medicaid, and State & Federal laws.
          
        • Provide direct clinical supervision, consultation and direction as needed.
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          Ensure adherence to the WellStone Compliance program including timely follow-up with reported compliance issues, staff training, and proactive auditing.
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          Abides by all WellStone policies and procedures and operates with the highest personal integrity and professionalism.
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          Other duties as assigned by Chief Clinical Officer or as directed by the CEO.
          Education
          Preferred
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            Masters or better in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, etc

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