Job Description

Responsible for daily management and operations of regional outpatient departments. Provides administrative/clinical supervision to the program staff to ensure all services are delivered according to local, state and federal laws and in compliance with contractual requirements. Works with Director Service Line Leadership to develop strategic goals for outpatient programs and to ensure quality of care for all site Behavioral Health and ensure quality of care for all behavioral health participants.

1. Provides clinical and administrative leadership through supervision, consultation, training, and support to ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, and contractual adherence.

2. Oversees supervisor and team performance through ongoing evaluation, use of data, and quality metrics; adjusts caseloads and work assignments to optimize quality of care, access, and staff productivity.

3. Collaborates with the Director to ensure achievement of programmatic, financial, personnel, and professional development goals.

4. Participates in budget development and actively monitors program performance against established financial and operational benchmarks.

5. Conducts semi-annual performance evaluations; proactively addresses performance concerns and supports staff development, recognition, and retention.

6. Participates in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new staff to ensure appropriate staffing and role readiness.

7. Maintains awareness of emerging trends, evidence-based practices, and regulatory changes through participation in professional organizations and continuing education.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Requirements -

1. Master's or Doctoral Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service degree
2. Current independent clinical licensure (LCSW or LPC license required).
3. Minimum of five (5) years of direct clinical experience providing behavioral health services.
4. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience in behavioral health, preferably within an outpatient setting.
5. Certified Clinical supervisor or equivalent required.

Competencies -

1. Extensive clinical expertise and thorough knowledge of care standards for adults, children, and families.
2. Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge
3. Proficient in data analysis with strong ability to interpret and derive insights.
4. Able to balance competing demands and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, collaborators, and the public.
5. Knowledgeable of regulations affecting the delivery of behavioral health services licensed through the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and under standards for the Joint Commission Accreditation
6. Work effectively under pressure and occasional temporary increases in workload
7. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software a must.
8. Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks
9. Solid communication (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skills
10. Able to effectively and respectfully resolve conflicts
11. Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic environment
12. Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships

About Us

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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