Clinical Director - Residential Services-Bonus Eligible

Our Open • Walpole, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is bonus eligible! The Home in Walpole, a vocationally-focused program, located in Walpole, MA is looking for a Clinical Director-Residential Services to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or who have significant emotional and behavioral challenges.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work, mental health or related discipline plus independent licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) and 5+ years clinical leadership experience required.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a multi-disciplinary setting required.
• Five years program-specific clinical experience.
• Knowledge of children with complex psychiatric illnesses.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for staff and oversee the clinical aspects of the program’s operations.
• Under the general direction of the Campus Director plan, direct, oversee and manage the operations and staff within the Campus Programs.
• Collaborate externally with referral sources to ensure a steady flow of eligible clients to these programs.
• Oversee the services and treatment plans of the clients and their families to ensure they are high quality and are consistent with the goals of the program.
• Oversee the intake and discharge process and ensure all appropriate paperwork and all data entry is completed and delivered in a timely, efficient manner.
• Maintain program(s) census and ensure program(s) is following relevant agency guidelines.
• Manage third-party billing and insurance issues.
• Assign cases to staff and monitor the caseload level.
• Maintain the utilization review process.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met with regard to treatment planning, record keeping and documentation.
• Monitor the treatment of all clients.
• Participate in clinical conferences, IEP meetings and administrative team meetings.
• Serve on agency committees as needed such as clinical forum group.
• Ensure services are coordinated and integrated.
• Regularly evaluate services and implement plans, with measurable outcomes, for continual improvement.
• Establish, maintain and nurture working relationships with community agencies, and federal, state, and local agencies to ensure a steady flow of eligible clients to program(s).
• Provide regular one-on-one supervision to key team members.
• Ensure regular feedback and guidance is provided for employee development and enhanced productivity.
• Administer the performance evaluations and performance management process.
• Participate in the selection and termination of staff.
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Establish, review and implement program(s) policies and procedures.
• In consultation with Campus Director, continuously consider new processes and initiatives to improve and/or expand services as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the annual operating budget for the program(s).
• Monitor performance against approved budget allocations, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Communicate with Campus Director on issues related to budget or budget requests.
• Participate in crisis prevention and intervention as needed.
• Provide program leadership in the absence of the Campus Director.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager