Clinical Director

High Point & SEMCOA•Plymouth, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. With programs across Southeastern Massachusetts, High Point offers a comprehensive continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. The agency also supports survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point operates on the belief that every individual possesses inherent goodness, worth, and dignity, aiming to empower individuals and families towards personal change and improved quality of life. The Plymouth Inpatient campus specifically provides Section 35 services for individuals civilly committed to substance use treatment, alongside Acute Treatment Services (ATS-detoxification) and Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) within staff-secured, non-locked units.

Requirements

Must always present as courteous and professional.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion.
Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner.
TB screening.
Certification in the HPTC approved de-escalation program.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPTC`s electronic medical records.
Ability to provide leadership and supervision within the unit/program.
Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice.
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, assessment skills, and case management ability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Independently licensed Behavioral Health Clinician, including LICSW/LMHC/LMFT/LADC1
Master's/Doctoral degree in Human Services related field such as psychology or social work.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical supervisory experience and five (5) years of behavioral health counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement goals and objectives for the program to meet performance specifications.
Implement and review policies and procedure on a regular basis.
Ensure oversight of regulatory, including BSAS performance specifications related to management of clinical staff hiring and scheduling.
Monitoring of adequacy and appropriateness of patient care.
Development of in-service training for staff in collaboration with training coordinators.
Establishment of quality management program in collaboration with Director of CQI/COO and quality team.
Ensure that clinical activities are carried out in accordance with HPAO's written plans for quality assurance, utilization review/management and staff growth and development.
Provide supervision to program clinical staff and maintain supervisory notes.
Provide direct services to patients, which will include but is not limited to, evaluations of patients, individual, group and/or family counseling, crisis management, and aftercare planning.
Monitoring of program budget, payment models and productivity of clinical staff.
Participate on assigned committees and prepare reports as needed.
Coordinate with other departments/facilities to enhance and ensure quality care.
Participate in budget development and monthly review process.
Routinely review patient charts (open and closed) to ensure that the structure and substance are in accordance with licensing and accreditations standards.
Advertising, interviewing, hiring and training of all new clinical and support staff.
Participate in RFR processes to maintain current programming and develop new programming.
Preparation of reports and correspondence in response to licensing and accreditation boards.
Collaborate and participate in meetings with other community organizations to enhance communication and service delivery within the community.
Provide ongoing clinical and daily administration of the program to ensure quality care.
Ensures confidentiality according to 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Site Director, and/or COO.
Audit of clinical records to ensure documentation meets regulatory standards and clinical quality.
Maintain milieu group/daily schedule that meets regulatory requirements.
Audit of clinical groups completed to ensure appropriateness of materials presented, skills monitoring of staff, and adherence to posted group schedule.
Facilitate all meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
Facilitate/participate Multidisciplinary Treatment Team and Utilization Review.
After-hours/on-call program support for patient clinical emergencies and other program urgent needs on a rotating basis with Clinical Director.
Support interns seeking placement (based on a number of supervisees to determine capacity).
Act as the identified Human Rights Officer (HRO) for program specific concerns.