Clinical Director – Adolescent Behavioral Health, Palos Verdes

A BETTER LIFE RECOVERY•Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Director for Mission Prep’s Adolescent division of AMFM Healthcare is responsible for the overall operations and supervision of an assigned portion of a behavioral health treatment program. Reporting to the Executive Director and working under the supervision of the Executive Clinical Director, the role strengthens organizational infrastructure, supervises personnel, and ensures organizational, regulatory, and accreditation policies and procedures are followed. The Clinical Director performs administrative duties, demonstrates leadership and professional ethics, and supports high-quality service delivery to clients and their families. The position oversees the care and treatment of clients within assigned programs and develops and implements engaging, therapeutically challenging clinical programming that meets payer and regulatory requirements. When assigned, the Clinical Director provides formal and informal clinical supervision to clinicians. The role also contributes to hiring, training, staff performance management, clinical quality improvement, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate-licensed clinician credential such as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC, with experience in a mental health treatment environment.
Managerial experience.
Master’s degree from an accredited university.
At least 3 years of experience working in a relevant field.
Successful completion of the ADP Selective Screening Services background check and any other required state, federal, or company background or record checks.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy, including at least 4 continuous years of driving experience, age 21 or older, fewer than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, and no more than 1 major violation in the last 3 years.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Current T.B. clearance.
Knowledge of multi-care-level facility operations, multidisciplinary clinical treatment teams, and best practices for relevant levels of care and environments.
Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and a thorough understanding of evidence-based treatment practices.
Managerial and supervisory skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with family members, clients, and staff.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including telephones, computers, copy machines, fax machines, calculators, scanners, and shredders.
Professionalism, a positive attitude, and the ability to maintain constructive relationships with coworkers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including correct linguistic syntax and spelling, and strong typing skills.
Knowledge of clinical and medical terminology relevant to client care and payer requirements.
Knowledge of clinical, medical, and other services provided to program clients.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and G Suite products.
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Google Meet.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Licensed clinician credential such as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psy.D., with experience in a mental health treatment environment.
Experience in roles similar to Adolescent Clinical Director, Director of Adolescent Behavioral Health, Youth & Teen Clinical Director, Residential Clinical Director, Program Director – Adolescent Mental Health, or Clinical Director – PHP / IOP / Residential.

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce agency standards, policies, procedures, client rights, and professional codes of ethics and conduct; take on additional duties as needed.
Collaboratively develop and oversee treatment experiences that meet the needs of clients with mental health disorders.
Support the Clinical Director through supervision in managing clinical and managerial responsibilities.
Develop a person-centered and culturally sensitive environment, and lead, direct, and motivate staff toward successful completion of goals.
Routinely report program clinical activities, staff, and individual client status and progress to the VP of Operations.
Collaborate with admissions, company leadership, and other stakeholders to establish an effective, timely process for evaluating clinical eligibility.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising clinical administrative staff, direct-care clinical staff, and contracted clinical service providers.
Lead continuous quality management and performance improvement in the clinical department.
Assist Human Resources with staff conflicts, disciplinary actions, and termination when necessary.
Conduct 90-day and annual performance evaluations of assigned supervisees.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, and medical and mental health professionals.
Participate in compliance activities related to clinical service delivery, performance improvement, and leadership development.
Train and oversee the clinical department on applicable clinical documentation requirements.
Train and supervise clinicians, including guidance on documentation and organizational policies; ensure applicable supervisory codes of ethics are followed.
Hold regular supervision sessions and instruct clinicians on job duties and expectations.
Prepare accurate, concise clinical notes and comprehensive interpretive summaries, with progress notes consistent with treatment plan goals and objectives.
Coordinate supervisees’ work, monitor their progress, and provide guidance and tools to help them meet job requirements.