LOWNDES ADULT MENTAL HEALTH - Director of Core Services

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Job Description 

Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Director of Core Services who will report to the Chief Clinical Officer and is responsible for adult and Child/Adolescent outpatient programs.  This position will integrate and coordinate OP services including case management services with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high- quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of LBHS and in accordance with government regulation, licensing, and accreditation requirements. The  Director of Core Services ensures that the area of responsibility will follow the organization’s strategic plan and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

The Director of Core Services will work closely with the Chief Clinical Officer and will supervise clinical activities at the outpatient clinic. The position will be responsible for implementing clinical policies and procedures, and the position will oversee and be responsible for clinical care provided by LBHS outpatient services. This position will work closely with the Administrative Director of BHCC, Director of Residential and Housing Services as well as other LBHS service lines to coordinate the care to meet the needs of each individual served. Director of Core Services will provide clinical and administrative supervision, serve as a mentor, coach, and teacher for staff to create a climate which promotes quality treatment for each LBHS staff member.

Duties include hiring and managing staff, to ensure individual clinicians deliver excellent behavioral health care.

Other duties as assigned.

 This position requires: 

• Completion of a master’s degree in a related field.
• Two years’ experience managing professional level staff is preferred.
• Must possess current  GA Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor license or  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy or eligibility to obtain full licensure within 6 months of hire.
•  State of GA DL

Who we are:

We are a community of resources that believes in restoring the quality of living in each individual we serve. We provide an array of services to children, adults, and families. We provide this support within 10 counties; Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Brooks County, Cook County, Echols County, Irwin County, Lanier County, Lowndes County, Tift County, and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized services, quality of care and support, your lives will be transformed.

Working Conditions:

Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in LBHS or personal vehicle.

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Position opened to:

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action.