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Outpatient Manager

Job Description

Job Summary: 
 

The Intensive Outpatient Program manager is responsible for oversite of the day to day operation of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs. Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the unit community relations program. 


Functions and Duties:

 

  • Provides oversite and clinical supervision of staff.
  • Provides departmental orientation with new staff.
  • Supervision of daily client treatment and care.
  • Represents OP BH by participating on community and hospital committees as an expert in the mental health field.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of program goals.
  • Ensures appropriate documentation of services rendered according to the Program design and regulatory standards. 
  • Monitors program integrity through the appropriate staff credential and educational competencies.
  • Monitors and assures Outpatient Program components meet client and community goals and Regulatory compliance.
  • Assists with development of written policies related to regulatory standards.
  • Participate and promote activities regarding Process Improvement. 
  • Completes monthly chart audits.
  • Submits quality improvement data to Director on a monthly basis.
  • Possess knowledge of various psychiatric diagnosis cared for in the OP. 
  • Monitors accuracy of billing procedures OP Services.
  • Conducts safety rounds to identify problems and requests corrections via work orders, as appropriate.
  • Establishes collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
  • Conducts group therapy sessions as assigned.
  • Provides leadership for group sessions and documents client participation and daily progress.
  • Provides one-on-one sessions with client as appropriate and documents accordingly.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.