CLINICAL DIRECTOR - Behavioral Health

UHS•San Francisco, CA

15h

About The Position

The Clinical Director oversees clinical and program operations for Foundations Recovery Network’s integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment services, including its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The program provides daytime and evening outpatient treatment in a supportive setting, using group, individual, and family therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, and medication management. Care emphasizes patient well-being, individualized treatment, social and life skills development, health, wellness, and holistic approaches to recovery. The director ensures the integrity of the clinical program and the integration of patient-centered care. The role supervises and supports clinical staff, oversees schedules and program services, and ensures documentation and operations meet company, payer, and regulatory standards. The director also provides clinical care as needed, coordinates with referral sources and the call center, supports staff development and training, and addresses concerns about clinical services. Foundations Recovery Network is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a healthcare provider operating behavioral health facilities, hospitals, outpatient facilities, and related services. UHS describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology or social work.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical residential setting.
Maintain an active state LMFT or LCSW license.
Understanding of diverse cultures.

Nice To Haves

PhD in psychology or social work preferred.
Five years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the integrity of the core clinical product and support staff in using current, relevant evidence-based treatment practices, including DBT and trauma treatment.
Champion and oversee the integration of patient-centered care.
Supervise clinical and program activities and develop and implement plans to improve productivity, compliance, and profitability.
Supervise clinical and program staff; facilitate treatment team and staff meetings, provide individual supervision, and schedule staff to balance quality and coverage efficiency.
Oversee the program schedule to meet the needs of the patient population and service groups while balancing quality and efficiency.
Ensure clinical documentation meets qualitative and quantitative standards established by the company, third-party payers, and DHCS.
Establish quantitative auditing and qualitative peer-review systems to maintain standards.
Complete monthly, quarterly, and other required reports on time.
Consult with the Call Center regarding unusual admissions.
Handle individual therapeutic cases and lead therapy and support groups as needed.
Provide supervision to interns to support their licensure requirements.
Work with Human Resources to ensure structured new-staff training, annual updates on core treatment-model components, and required regulatory training.
Attend and participate in meetings as directed by the CEO.
Communicate with referral sources and ensure that patient care coordinators, primary therapists, and others provide regular, comprehensive clinical updates.
Investigate and resolve customer-service complaints regarding clinical services from staff, patients, family members, or referral sources.
Provide regular training to staff on critical clinical processes and models.
Perform other duties as assigned.