Clinical Director (Full-Time) - Behavioral Health 107

Main Template•Paramount, CA

About The Position

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. As a part of the Telecare Family, La Paz is a 148 bed Gero-Psychiatric center which serves adults 55 and older. Employment Status: Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY In this mid-level management position and under direct supervision of the Administrator, the Clinical Director provides leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to multidisciplinary team(s) and/or program(s). Assists Administrator with quality improvement duties.

Requirements

Two (2) years post-graduate direct clinical experience in a mental health setting
Must have experience working with mental health and substance use consumers, families and advisory boards
Masters or higher degree in Social Services
One (1) year in leadership role in relevant setting (inpatient or outpatient setting, as appropriate)
Current licensure/registration in the state of program operation (except for out-of-state applicants with existing licensure in good standing) as LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, RN, Ph.D./Psy.D.; in WA as LICSW, LMHC
Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Administrator, acts as the clinical authority of the program and establishes clinical systems and standards of care
Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls clinical services and is responsible for administrative functioning of clinical services departments
Continually communicates with community partners and customers to ensure continuity of care for members served
Ensures program functions smoothly within the larger behavioral health system by building and maintaining relationships with community partners
Oversees documentation by clinical staff and performs audits of Clinical Charts to ensure adherence to State and County Requirements
Establishes and maintains a recovery culture and philosophy within the program
Promotes and maintains good relationships and communication between departments
Aids in creating policies and procedures that address clinical quality and risk
Completes incident investigations and summaries for regulatory agencies, as necessary
Responsible for regular supervision and evaluations of assigned staff
Ensures high quality services are being provided to all members served
Assures facility/program honors the rights of members served
Collaborates with other staff in implementation of corporate initiatives, and other services, as needed
Available to assist at other Telecare facilities (consult) as needed
Ensures treatment adheres to established policies, procedures and standards of care
Ensures complete and accurate records on interventions and behaviors of members served
Provides individual/group education and training
Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training