Clinical Director

The Recovery Village•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Clinical Director oversees the 24-hour management of clinical operations at a behavioral health facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role ensures patients receive high-quality clinical care, including group and individual therapy, family counseling, and case management. Services must comply with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, ASAM standards, insurance provider requirements, and company policies and procedures. The Clinical Director works with facility leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support facility success, continuity of care, staff development, and a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or a health-related field.
Independently licensed to practice the clinical discipline in the appropriate state, as applicable.
CPR certification.
At least 2 years of management-setting familiarity, including continuous quality improvement, Joint Commission standards, ASAM criteria, and insurance company medical necessity criteria.
At least 5 years of addiction services or treatment experience.

Responsibilities

Develop clinical programming and ensure staff compliance with the curriculum.
Monitor the competency of preliminarily licensed clinicians and their adherence to state supervision guidelines.
Audit clinical documentation for compliance with company policy, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards, including biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and discharge summaries.
Monitor group therapy sessions for quality and curriculum compliance.
Ensure clinical staff meet 92% compliance on facility metrics.
Provide bi-monthly individual supervision and monthly group supervision for clinical staff.
Review the Service Time Report daily and resolve compliance issues.
Collaborate with leadership to improve patient attendance in clinical services.
Use therapeutic interventions to help patients achieve treatment goals.
Provide staff with feedback for performance improvement.
Identify departmental improvement areas through data analysis and plan for outcomes.
Provide clinical supervision for non-independently licensed clinicians and sign necessary clinical documents.
Plan and forecast hiring needs in alignment with staffing budgets.
Interview and hire clinical team members.
Contact referents according to company policy.
Lead Clinical and Daily Flash Meetings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Partner with recruiting on internship and career development opportunities.
Develop and deliver evidence-based skill training for staff.
Maintain positive relationships with staff and help create a positive staff environment.
Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and patients.
Perform other assigned tasks.