Clinical Director Recovery & Wellness

Community Connections•Washington, DC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Director provides executive clinical management and oversight for the Recovery and Wellness Center, an outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program operated by Community Connections. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based outpatient addiction treatment services in accordance with the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Title 22-A, Chapter 63 Certification Standards for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Providers, ASAM Criteria, Medicaid requirements, and applicable federal and District regulations. The Clinical Director is responsible for the clinical integrity, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, program development, and operational oversight of the Recovery and Wellness Center. This position directly supervises the Program Director, Licensed Clinicians, Certified Addiction Counselors (CACs), Recovery Coaches, and other clinical staff while fostering a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and person-centered model of care.

Requirements

Required Clinical Licensure at independent level e.g., LICSW, LPC, CAC, or Psychologist
Required 5 years of progressively responsible clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment
Required 3 years of experience in supervising behavioral health services
Required 1 year of experience with BSAS licensing
Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality. Relates to others in a respectful manner. Maintains personal and professional boundaries
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; upholds organizational values
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Responsibilities

Oversee client access, engagement, retention, and discharge planning
Promote the delivery of evidence-based outpatient addiction treatment services
Enhance integrated care addressing substance use, mental health, physical health, and social determinants of health
Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and standards of practice
Ensure services reflect trauma-informed, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive principles
Provide direct clinical services including screenings, assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, group facilitation, discharge planning, etc.
Clinically consult on complex care cases and manage client crises
Recruit, interview, and onboard clinical staff
Provide team oversight and Individual clinical supervision, licensure, training, and performance evaluation, etc.
Facilitate staff training related to addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, ethics, trauma-informed care, and cultural humility
Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Program Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement, Executive Leadership to establish annual program goals
Monitor program productivity and clinical performance indicators
Review staffing patterns to ensure adequate clinical coverage
Support expansion of outpatient addiction services
Participate in strategic planning initiatives and cross-departmental teaming efforts
Ensure utilization review processes are followed
Develop performance improvement initiatives
Monitor quality indicators and client outcomes
Review incident reports and implement corrective actions
Conduct regular internal chart audits
Ensure program compliance with federal and District behavioral health regulations (e.g., Chapter 63, ASAM, ASARS, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, MCO requirements, etc.)
Collaborate with internal and external community stakeholders to enhance referral pathways
May represent agency coalitions and community initiatives as assigned
Models and reinforces Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
Models and reinforces Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily.
Reinforces Community Connection’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Protects the privacy of our consumer’s protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations.
Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training.
Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.