Overview:

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Job Details:

The Assistant Director assists the director with the continuous responsibility and accountability for the delivery of mental health and/or chemical dependency programs and PHP including, but not limited to central intake and case management services.  As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Assistant Director is responsible for the direct/indirect care of adult mental health and chemical dependency population and for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu. Adheres to Mercy Medical Center/ department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.

Responsibilities:

Provides assistance and counseling to staff in meeting performance standards and goals, fosters independence, motivation, continued professional development and morale

Ensures compliance to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Resolves staff problems and issues.

Ensures proper staffing effectiveness.  Ensures completion of and adherence to staffing schedules

Qualifications;

MSW/PhD in Social Work or Psychology from an appropriately accredited school.

Minimum 5 years of prior relevant professional experience required.

Prior mental health and/or chemical dependency supervisory experience preferred.

May be gender specific and/or require administering/supervising alcohol/substance abuse testing

New York State - LCSW or LMHC or a Psychologist

CASAC is preferred

Posted Salary Range:

USD $92,336.00 - USD $(phone number removed) /Yr.

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This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.