Assistant Clinical Director

Monte Nido & Affiliates•Lafayette, CA

33d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Monte Nido East Bay, located in Lafayette, CA, is a residential treatment program exclusively for adults seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction. Monte Nido's treatment approach focuses on the restoration of physiological and nutritional balance, implementation of healthy eating and exercise routines, elimination of harmful behaviors, and development of motivation and treatment engagement. Our objective is to help each client achieve a clear understanding of their eating and/or exercise disorder and its effect on their life, as well as an individualized appreciation of what is necessary for their personal recovery. The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for assisting the Clinical Director in the 24-hour management of all clinical functions of the facility. Assists the Clinical Director in overseeing the entire admission process and/or clinical intake process. Also assists in providing effective leadership to the clinical staff, has knowledge of the organization, provides marketing support for the facility, and helps direct all activities within Monte Nido & Affiliates in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations. We are seeking an Assistant Clinical Director assist in leading the Monte Nido team.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, psychology or related services field, preferably knowledgeable in eating disorders.
A minimum of 1 year experience with eating disorder clients.
Licensed to practice clinical discipline in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the facility's philosophy.
Functions as leader of Clinical Staff Meetings in the absence of the Clinical Director.
Assists in implementing plans for performance improvement.
Assists in developing cost-effective methods to provide service.
Assists in providing supervision for staff development.
Facilitates communication with ancillary services.
Assists in recruiting and interviewing new employees.
Attends clinical and administrative meetings to share information inter-departmentally.
Works collaboratively with program leadership.
Demonstrates knowledge of administrative and clinical policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately.
Displays ability to assist in directing and supervising Program activities.
Completes all job duties and timeframes as described by Primary Therapist checklist.
Assists in ensuring clinical staff meets educational/licensure requirements.
Assists in and prepares for Joint Commission and state audits as needed.
Assists in formulating standards for patient care.
In an emergency or declared state of emergency, may be required to stay onsite as part of the emergency team until the emergency has ended.
Participates in on-call rotation as identified by site leadership.
Performs other duties assigned by site and/or MNA leadership.