Clinical Director – Adolescent Behavioral Health, Fallbrook

A BETTER LIFE RECOVERY•Bonsall, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Director for Mission Prep, the Adolescent division of AMFM Healthcare, oversees operations and personnel for 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, enforces organizational and regulatory policies, and ensures quality service delivery to clients and families. The Clinical Director oversees client care and treatment within their assigned programs and develops and implements engaging clinical programming that meets payer and regulatory requirements. When assigned, the position also provides formal and informal clinical supervision to program clinicians. The role requires leadership, professional ethics, managerial and supervisory ability, and knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical treatment, relevant levels of care, therapeutic modalities, evidence-based treatment, clinical documentation, and Joint Commission standards. The Clinical Director works with staff, admissions, leadership, families, payers, and other clinical and medical professionals to support effective program operations and client outcomes.

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 check.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility under the company auto insurance policy, including four continuous years of driving experience, age 21 or older, fewer than three moving violations in the last three years, and no more than one major violation in the last three years.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Current T.B. clearance.
Knowledge of the operations of a multi-care-level facility, multidisciplinary clinical treatment teams, and best practices for relevant care levels and environments.
Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and 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 and ability to maintain a positive attitude and relationships with coworkers.
Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to convey essential information with proper syntax and spelling.
Knowledge of clinical and medical terminology and of clinical, medical, and other services provided to clients, as required by payers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and G Suite products.
Ability to work with a computer and keyboard, use electronic systems, and communicate in writing and verbally.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Listening and reading-comprehension abilities.
Ability to perform assigned essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Knowledge of applicable Joint Commission standards and practices.
Ability to operate Google Workspace and navigate Zoom and Google Meet.
Strong typing skills.
Ability to lead teams, coordinate supervisees’ work, foster cooperation, and monitor and support staff progress.

Nice To Haves

Licensed clinician credential such as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psy. D, with experience in a mental health treatment environment.
Managerial experience and a master’s degree from an accredited university are listed under preferred licensure/education as well as minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce agency standards, policies and procedures, client rights, and professional codes of ethics and conduct; perform 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 and foster a person-centered, culturally sensitive environment; lead, direct, and motivate staff toward program goals.
Report routinely to the VP of Operations on clinical activities, staff, and individual client progress.
Work with admissions, company leadership, and stakeholders to establish an effective, timely process for evaluating clinical eligibility.
Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of clinical administrative staff, direct-care staff, and contracted clinical service providers.
Manage continuous quality management and performance improvement in the clinical department.
Assist Human Resources with staff conflicts, disciplinary actions, and terminations when necessary.
Conduct 90-day and annual performance evaluations for assigned staff.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with subordinate staff, supervisors, utilization review, managed healthcare clinicians, and medical and mental health professionals.
Participate in compliance activities relating 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 clinical experience, documentation, and organizational policies.
Ensure compliance with applicable supervisory-body codes of ethics and hold regular supervision sessions.
Prepare accurate, concise clinical notes and comprehensive interpretive summaries; ensure progress notes align with treatment-plan goals and objectives.
Lead teams in completing regular duties and projects, coordinate supervisees’ work, foster cooperation, and monitor and guide supervisees’ progress.