Clinical Director I

NorthBay START•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

This at-will management position is based within a program and works under the administrative supervision of the Program Director. The Clinical Director I provides clinical supervision to Quality Assurance Coordinators, Personal Service Coordinators, and interns; assists the Program Director with program operations; and supervises assigned staff in their day-to-day duties. The role ensures members’ clinical needs are met and required paperwork is complete and accurate. The position provides therapy and clinical support, helps teams coordinate services and develop plans with measurable objectives, and ensures documentation meets applicable standards. It also supports member safety and well-being, responds to crises, provides staff training, and conducts quality management activities as directed. The listed duties are illustrative and may include other similar or related assignments.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
License eligibility and varied work experience as a provider of mental health services.
California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance and registration.
Reliable transportation capable of passing a vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old; two-wheeled transportation, including bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles, is excluded.
License eligibility or registration with the BBS or California Board of Psychology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Full licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, verified through registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Four years of clinical experience as a provider of mental health services.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy under the supervision of an LCSW, LMFT, or MFCC.
Assist teams with service coordination and plans that reflect measurable objectives.
Help teams prioritize resources to complete county paperwork requirements and identify areas for improvement in documentation.
Ensure paperwork standards are met and complete assigned paperwork promptly.
Address communication difficulties between staff and members through interventions that enhance communication.
Provide in-service training and workshops, and represent the agency at County utilization review.
Review and complete Denial of Rights Forms when indicated.
Visit members periodically to provide direction and support.
Respond promptly to crises, provide on-the-spot counseling, and notify relevant people and agencies when needed to resolve the situation.
Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of members.
Enforce Turning Point Community Programs policies and procedures.
Participate in off-site trainings and provide in-service training for staff.
Conduct assigned Quality Management activities, including preparation for county Utilization and Review audits, internal audits, and reviews of service provision and charting.
Facilitate groups and provide individual, group, couples, or family therapy.
Update diagnoses for clients who are not receiving medication management services from the program psychiatrist.
Provide clinical supervision to Quality Assurance Coordinators, Personal Service Coordinators, and interns, and day-to-day supervision of assigned staff.
Assist the Program Director in the functioning of the program.