Clinical Director

Department: Clinical Care

Supervisor: Program Administrator

Position Status: Full Time

Summary:

The Clinical Director reports to the Program Director and works in collaboration with all departments (Executive/Administrative, Utilization, Admissions, Operations and Client Services) to ensure Client Care is well maintained throughout the Company. This position is held accountable for quality treatment services to be delivered; meeting and exceeding standards set by the Company, licensing/certifying and accrediting entities

Job Description

• Oversees clinical programming for Detox, RTC, and PHP level of care including creating and managing group schedules, providing group curriculum, implementing, and enforcing program guidelines and policies, and ensuring clinical staff adheres to company standards of care.

• Complete Biopsychosocial for clients within 48 hours of admission for all clients.

• Review and audit treatment plans to ensure they are meeting governing board standards and sign off on treatment plans when completed appropriately.

• Facilitates Treatment Team weekly meeting to ensure client care meets ethical standards of care. Make appropriate recommendations when need to enhance clients treatment.

• Assist when needed with crisis management and crisis intervention with clients including stabilization and de-escalation and training of clinical staff in crisis management techniques.

• Provide individual and group supervision and training for case managers, MFT interns, licensed clinicians, and licensed clinical social workers, in a manner which reflects company’s policies and procedures on supervision.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of clinical team through consistent communication with staff that is supportive of roles and responsibilities.

• Provides training and ongoing review of clinical documentation to ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines and that it meets medical necessity for insurance reimbursement.

• Demonstrates organizational compliance with all appropriate professional standards, licensing and certification requirements, and the respective conditions for the delivery of behavioral health care programming and clinical services.

• Monitors client census and therapist assignments and makes necessary assignments/adjustments in clinician caseloads in a manner that supports equal distribution of workloads.

• Covers/delegates the job duties for clinicians in the event of a planned or unplanned absence in clinical staff in a manner which allows for the least amount of interruption of clinical services.

• Promotes practices with supervised staff that recognize a cultural context exists within all relationships and encourages exploration of cultural biases and stereotypes that may impact the treatment environment.

• Ensures that clinical practices are conducted in a manner that strictly adhere to the organizational and state code of ethics and takes immediate action in the event of an ethics violation, according to company policy and procedure.

• Provides required orientation and training upon hire for clinical staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator.

• Must be available by phone in the evenings to provide operational and clinical crisis intervention support and direction.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree (M. A. / M. S.) from four-year college or university

• LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist; must be in good standing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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