Director of Clinical Services Behavioral Health LCSW

Mesilla Valley Hospital (UHS facility) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico that provides mental health and drug & alcohol addiction services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. Mesilla Valley Hospital is currently looking for a Director of Clinical Services Behavioral Health. The candidate selected will be responsible for the following: The Director of Clinical Services Behavioral Health provides leadership and strategic planning of clinical services; ensuring programs meet the needs of the community and the facility's performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical services including group therapies, therapeutic activities, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment, development and implementation of clinical treatment programs and associated activities and therapeutic modalities.

Mesilla Valley offers comprehensive benefits for the Director of Clinical Services position, such as: challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan. This position also offers generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match, and discounted stock plan. Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.

The following are the job requirements for the Director of Clinical Services Behavioral Health position:

EDUCATION: Required: Master's in Social Work with a valid NM License Clinical Social Work. MUST BE INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED AND HAVE APPROVAL TO PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPERVISION THROUGH APPROPRIATE BOARD.

EXPERIENCE: The Director of Clinical Services must have a minimum of three years in a leadership position in a health care setting-preferably within Psychiatric Inpatient Services. 5 years of work experience in the Mental Health/Substance Abuse field. Must have knowledge of national/state and industry standards as it relates to the care of the mentally ill/substance abuse field.

SKILLS: Ability to serve as the organization's primary resource regarding regulatory requirements such as JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, DOH, CYFD and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

ABOUT US: Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHSyis not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.