Manager of Outpatient, Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full-time

At Ottumwa Regional Health Center
, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritise your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Behavioral Health Outpatient Manager joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Manager of Outpatient Services is responsible for the oversight of all clinical treatment programmes for patients receiving treatment for psychiatric and substance‑use issues in the outpatient setting. The Manager ensures that high‑quality clinical care is provided, that clinical functions are integrated, and that discharge planning achieves an optimal post‑IOP/PHP transition. The Manager supervises family and group counselling, develops, implements, and supervises a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities, and ensures that clinical documentation is current, accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards.

• Responsible for ensuring that company‑approved programmes are implemented and consistently provided.
• Provides oversight to therapists and offers feedback through performance evaluation, supervision, training, and, if necessary, counseling.
• Ensures that all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.
• Conducts regular audits of patient charts to ensure compliance with Lifepoint and regulatory agency requirements.
• Actively participates in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing).

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programmes (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programmes).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or qualification by education and experience in the social‑services needs of patients with psychiatric and substance‑use issues.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in outpatient healthcare is required; knowledge of psychiatric and chemical‑dependency treatment principles is required.
• License:
  • Current, unencumbered Clinical Social Work or Counseling Licence.
  • CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) or Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
  • Any additional state‑specific licence requirements.

LifePoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LifePoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

LifePoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioural health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centres and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.