Clinical Director- LICSW, LMHC, LADC-1

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Job description

Position Overview:

MASTERS REQUIRED The Clinical Director is responsible for the management and quality assurance of all clinical services provided by the Company including the training and supervision of all clinical staff. The Clinical Director works closely with the Executive Director to drive a program development agenda and to ensure continuous refinement of the clinical model. The Clinical Director is a key leader on the Senior Management Team, which supports compliance with all delivery of services to the fiscal, ethical and legal standards upheld by state laws and the core values and mission of the Company.

Competencies:

Leads and Engages Staff: Leads by example, encourages and recognizes employees for their openness and honesty; consistently, in all cases, holds employees accountable for sharing accurate and complete information; actively acknowledges employees and colleagues who follow through and demonstrate commitment.

Creates a Positive Learning Environment: Leads a high performing team that exceeds expectations. Shares best practices for maintaining focus and overcoming obstacles. Consistently instructs others on how to give constructive performance feedback that facilitates professional development. Actively solicits feedback from others and works to implement suggestions. Utilizes feedback to improve leadership effectiveness.

Takes Initiative: Is a role model for seeking and accepting additional responsibilities, accepting constructive criticism and learning from mistakes. Inspires others to contribute above and beyond the scope of their jobs in order to provide the best quality program.

Effectively Communicates: Proactively communicates assertively, consistently, and profoundly throughout organization; ensures that important matters are shared with all appropriate individuals.

Has Personal Strength: Has a sense of humility and is able to find humor in his/herself.

Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for the oversight, supervision and quality assurance of all SUD and mental health clinical services including both record keeping and direct services;

Ensure clinical services are in compliance with county, state and federal regulatory agencies

Ensure adherence to the required HIPAA and documentation requirements as identified by county, state and federal regulatory agencies

Lead agency compliance activities with the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and The Joint Commission

Provide direct clinical services at the outset of operations including partial day treatment (PHP) and intensive outpatient services (IOP). This shall include the provision of both individual and group therapy.

Work with outsourced billing company to ensure all patients have received prior authorization for services and that all ongoing utilization review is completed prior to the rendering of care.

Review treatment plans, case notes and written correspondence in order to verify that such documents meet county, state and federal agency standards

In coordination with the Executive Director, ensure a coordinated implementation of treatment plans and service utilization such that the comprehensive care of clients reflects the philosophy and objectives of the Company.

Evaluate all clinical staff weekly through formal clinical supervision

Participate in management team meetings and attend meetings when requested by the Executive Director

Perform other clinical and supervisory duties as assigned

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications
LICSW, LMHC, LADC-1 or PhD level Clinician.
Masters Degree Required

3-5 years of progressively responsible program management experience and staff supervision, including expertise transforming clinical staff into a highly functional team, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Program development, evaluation, solid organizational skills, and public speaking

Strong written and oral communication skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic personality

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay

Education:
Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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