Clinical Director - ACT Program

Odyssey House Inc.-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Manager
South Salt Lake, UT
101-250 employees
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Odyssey House is seeking a Clinical Director! Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance use treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts.

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the team’s interventions
  • Provide clinical supervision of counselors/therapists who report to this program.
  • Provide leadership and act in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and code of conduct.
  • Regularly evaluate training needs and facilitate clinical training.
  • Research current best practices for providing treatment to individuals with psychotic disorders and lead efforts to train the team on the most up to date techniques
  • Manage referrals into the program, including processing referrals, scheduling and conducting screening meetings with potential clients, determining appropriateness for the program, and scheduling intakes
  • Ensure all staff have adequate supervision and staff needs are immediately addressed
  • Proactively involve and communicate with collateral supports, including family, significant others, probation officers, judges, caseworkers, etc.
  • Fulfill on-call responsibilities and ensure the 24/7 on-call coverage is responsive to the needs of program participants
  • Appropriately diagnose mental health and substance-related conditions using the DSM-5
  • Assess, diagnose, use & interpret relevant clinical tools (RANT, LS/CSI, SASSI, ASAM, Etc.) to inform best practice decisions relating to client admission, treatment plan development and revision, termination of client services, and reducing the level of care.
  • Conduct individual, family, and group psychotherapy as assigned.
  • Coordinate client psychiatric evaluations and other wrap-around services to provide effective care.
  • Support clients to perform independent activities of daily living & basic life skills.
  • Support clients with their efforts to maintain legal adherence, medication adherence, and other supportive services to maintain better-quality mental health function.
  • Utilize motivational techniques to retain and support client progress.
  • Conduct groups, crisis intervention, and individual and family therapy for participants.
  • Conduct feedback meetings where appropriate client feedback is presented, providing clinical supervision for attending counselors.
  • Provide crisis management services and support a culture of safety for clients and staff, including impromptu support for both clients and staff.
  • Develop an adequate level of rapport with clients on caseload while maintaining healthy boundaries.
  • Complete service documentation within the appropriate client management system within the same day of service.
  • Complete thorough and effective assessments in required timeframes, including funding authorization requests
  • Supervise all program staff, both directly and indirectly through supervision of managerial staff
  • Support the Program Director to oversee the program's compliance with legal guidelines, policies, and quality standards.
  • With the support of Program Director, maintain responsibility for hiring, orientation, scheduling, development, evaluation, and termination of staff.
  • Manage all routine operational activities and identify areas for program improvement or program development.
  • Proactively resolve program issues and conflicts, including issues related to staff performance, client relations, medication issues, staff coverage, and the team’s relationship with community providers
  • With support from the Program Director, coordinate and respond to program evaluations and audits conducted by outside agencies
  • Support the Program Director in maintaining adherence to the program budget.
  • Oversee Quality Assurance within the program, including regular and formal evaluation of service, documentation, paperwork, and outcomes achieved through fidelity to the program model.
  • Document all incidents immediately and report as required.
  • Coordinate with the Program Director and Program Manager to ensure that the program is managed effectively and that licensing requirements are being met.
  • Create and maintain the staff on-call schedule
  • Assist with community networking, fundraising, relationship building, and speaking engagements.
  • Attend relevant partner meetings as needed.
  • Maintain active and appropriate licenses for the role and duties assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Masters or Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field
  • Licensed Mental Health Professional including - LCSW, CMHC, LPC, LMFT, and Psychologist
  • Minimum two years of related experience
  • Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check
  • First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
  • Must meet employment eligibility
  • Must be able to work variable shifts as needed
  • All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.
  • Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job positions, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times. Able to passively restrain residents without likely injury to self due to existing medical condition.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Knowledge of ASAM and LOCUS Patient Placement Criteria.
  • Knowledge of Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Service system and community wrap-around services.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid
  • Knowledge of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) principles and fidelity requirements
  • Knowledge of DOPL and scope of practice.
  • Knowledge of substance use and mental health issues and their treatment.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Ability to supervise others and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
  • Ability to organize time and tasks for self and others.
  • Extensive knowledge and skill in diagnosing DSM V mental disorders
  • Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
  • Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and staff.
  • Reliability to deliver on position responsibilities.
  • Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
  • Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.
  • $9k per year tuition eligible
  • Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
  • Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
  • Monthly incentives and awards
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Casual dress and atmosphere
  • Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
  • Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
  • Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year
  • 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
  • Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
  • EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
  • Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
  • On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
  • UTA free passes available for your work commute
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