Outpatient Services Director directs and implements the administrative processes and resources of an outpatient medical or specialty services facility or clinic. Ensures quality care and services for patients by implementing systems and operational procedures to coordinate service delivery. Being an Outpatient Services Director aligns processes with business, clinical, customer service, quality, and financial goals. Monitors, evaluates, and modifies programs while adhering to company guidelines and standards. Additionally, Outpatient Services Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Outpatient Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Outpatient Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
The Director of Outpatient Behavioral Services is a psychologist who is responsible for the growth, coordination and success of the outpatient behavioral services of the Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders. The Director develops and supervises programs of clinical care, and provides direct service, in the outpatient clinic for adults and children, and seeks to expand over time the range of services offered in the center and in the community. The Director supports and supervises staff, oversees quality of positive behavior support plans and other interventions, and is a key knowledge resource for other providers. This position reports to the Medical Director of the Center.