Clinical Director

Job Description

The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and clients. Consults with the Division Leader, Director of Operations and the Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning and client treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with the Discovery Behavioral Health mission statement and values. Clinical Director reports to the Program Director/Regional Director. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversees all aspects of the program to ensure quality and initiates any quality improvement that may be necessary. 
• Supervise weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between treatment team members; proper oversight of client development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our clients. 
• Provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians as permitted by licensure regulations. 
• Monitor and assess staff morale and build team spirit and continuity. Intervene and address any staff related issues that may come forth. 
• Participate in the interview process in a collaborative fashion to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff members. 
• To provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement. 
• Provide bi-monthly in-service trainings to all Professional and Counseling treatment staff. 
• Areas of development and in-service training include but are not limited to: 
  • Diagnosis and Assessment 
  • Group Therapy 
  • Milieu Management 
  • Communication Skills 
• Evaluate and apprise each member of the professional staff, completes a written narrative clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year. These reviews are to be completed after the first three months of employment and yearly thereafter. 
• Contributes to effective teamwork by working independently with staff to combine their skills and energies in a focused manner in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement. 
• Completes utilization reviews, oversees primary therapist process of utilization review and assists in the process of assuring that all client stays are covered in some way (i.e. insurance, private pay, etc.). 
• Reviews therapists’ documentation to ensure clinical quality, accuracy of content, and timely documentation; signs as reviewer within timeframe 
• Is responsible for ensuring clinical documentation is reviewed for clinical quality, accuracy of content, and timely documentation; and signed by supervisor within timeframes indicated in policy. 
• Ensures feedback and retraining is provided to clinicians and supervisees based on medical record reviews as needed as indicated by deficiencies identified in the monthly medical record reviews. 
• Ensure full adherence to the policy and procedure manual. Ensure adherence to health code policies, JACHO and licensing regulations. Provide oversight of any/all audits as necessary. 
• Works with staff and facility manager to arrange coverage of all shifts. Ensure that adequate staffing is provided for shifts. Adjust staffing to match census when necessary. 
• Serves as a positive role model to treatment staff, residents, employees, and guests by maintaining a positive, caring and professional attitude. 
• Maintains a client caseload as appropriate to census, assigns client cases based upon match with each therapist, provides individualized treatment for each case. Provides individual and family therapy. 
• Co-leading process group and/or any additional clinically oriented groups on an as needed basis. Provides oversight of all other groups conducted. 
• Participates in the marketing plan as requested. Maintaining collaborative relationships with outpatient treatment team professionals. Conducting facility tours for professionals in the community or families as necessary. 
• Attends designated meetings and/or conference calls. 
• Providing on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and providing ultimate oversight when necessary. 
• Participates in supporting Discovery in Recovery and/or Parent Support/Alumni Groups. 
• May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings from time to time. 
• Exercise supervision of all professional and counseling treatment staff.

This is a full-time position.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or Doctorate required in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid LMFT or LMSW or PhD or PsyD or LPC or LCSW or equivalent license.
• Must be a qualified clinical supervisor.
• Two years’ experience in administration or management of mental health programs.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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