Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Program Manager for the Star Program for Uniformed Services at Brentwood Hospital! The Program Manager is a member of the Hospital’s social service staff assigned to coordinate the care of the Star Program for Uniformed Services referrals admitted for inpatient treatment. Additionally, this role provides quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to various populations, and their families, spouse or significant other; to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment of patients and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Tracks clinical documentation to ensure all paperwork (admission, discharge, and weekly) is completed by required time-lines and is in compliance with regulations. 
• Serves as point of contact for referring Active Duty Providers and Veterans Affairs (VA) providers 
• Available to accept referrals at any time, not limited to 8-hour work days. 
• Assure communication with VA referral sources, track patient authorization for treatment and referral on to the next level of VA care if private care not authorized. Develop improved communication with VA referral sources. 
• Assists with program development and facilitates training to clinicians, nurses and MHTs regarding treatment modalities, policies, programming, precaution plans/statuses, etc.
• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with all departments, unit staff, and treatment team members and facilitates immediate problem solving by providing pertinent information to various departments through use of verbal & electronic communication.
• Provides input regarding the structure of the milieu and assists with the development of individualized special programs. Serves as a role model, support, and provides feedback to clinicians and nursing through guidance, modeling, and mentoring both individually and within the milieu environment.
• Coordinates referrals with Intake and Clinicians to provide timely feedback to referral sources and schedule admissions.
• Assure an active role in the team to expand service lines, maintain/increase referral base, and supporting the overall business development strategies of the program.
• Work with referrals from the Reserves, National Guard, and other Uniformed Services to facilitate activation of benefits, clarification of treatment needs, and admissions and discharge coordination of care. 

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 50 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Program Manager for the Star Program for Uniformed Services position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFii Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related

services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Minimum Requirements:

· Master's Degree in Behavioral Health; Currently licensed by Louisiana LPC / LSBSWE required.

· A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.

· An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.

· Some overnight travel required 

· Veteran Required 

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