Assistant Clinical Director

Human Resources•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Director assists with the execution of clinical and counseling services for facility patients, using resources effectively and efficiently to maintain the highest level of care in accordance with regulatory standards. The role monitors patient safety and compliance with treatment protocols and supports clients in recovery. The position works on the floor and covers clinical shifts when staff call out, oversees clinical staff, and may provide therapy and clinical supervision. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some AOC duties assigned. The role must be available on call for 24 hours at least five days during an assigned week, usually Monday to Monday, and may periodically serve as Manager on Call.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent field from an accredited institution.
At least five years of experience in a clinical role within the Chemical Dependency field.
Active state license as an LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, or equivalent; if not independently licensed, must be under active, board-approved supervision and able to provide supporting documentation.
Commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to analyze and respond effectively to adverse situations.
Ability to de-escalate conflicts involving staff members or patients.
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Strong clinical skills and ability to lead, coach, motivate, and organize a clinical team.
Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain coverage of therapy sessions, patient assignments, and individual treatment sessions.
Ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions involving abstract and concrete variables.
Competency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records.
Ability to be on call for 24 hours at least five days during an assigned week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and the accreditation process.
Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues.
For leaders in active recovery, at least two years of sobriety.

Responsibilities

Work on the floor and cover shifts for clinical staff call-outs.
Oversee individual and/or group therapy addiction therapists.
Provide clinical supervision to addiction therapists when independently licensed.
Assess patient symptoms regularly and report changes in condition to a physician when a treatment-plan change may be needed.
Help oversee and improve fitness, enrichment, chapel, and other ancillary programs that complement the clinical treatment protocol.
Lead group therapy when no Group Therapist is available.
Perform managerial duties assigned by the Clinical Director, including compliance, audits, and staff training.
Assist with or lead patient intake as needed.
Oversee clinical staff, including hiring, training, and termination, in the Clinical Director’s absence.
Coordinate outside speakers and guest lecturers included in the treatment protocol.
Assist in reviewing Biopsychosocial Evaluations and Individualized Treatment Plans.
Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings, evaluate patient progress, and recommend treatment-plan adjustments.
Serve periodically as Manager on Call, as assigned by the Administrator.
Plan, assign, and direct work; coach and motivate the clinical team in the Clinical Director’s absence.
Appraise employee performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems in the Clinical Director’s absence.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities delegated by the Clinical Director in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Ensure group therapy sessions are assigned and covered, patients are assigned to a pod, and patients receive sufficient individual treatment sessions.
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.