Clinical Director

Physicians Dialysis • Greensboro, NC

32d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and developing the Clinical department, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, and scheduling. This role involves developing, planning, and implementing strategies for program continuation and growth, providing clinical training to staff and interns, and maintaining a positive and supportive attitude. The director will provide both clinical and personnel supervision, possess strong decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, and assist with clinical aspects of client discharge and step-down processes. Accountability extends to clinical paperwork and monitoring of client programs schedules.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Psychologist, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCDC, or equivalent in the State of practice. License must be current and in good standing.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible substance abuse program experience and staff supervision.
• Ability to work as a team member and possess strong management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• During the first 90 days of employment, must demonstrate knowledge of Joint Commission standards within the Department.
• During the first 90 days of employment, must demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA laws, Drug Free Workplace Policies, Workplace Violence.
• During the first 90 days of employment, must demonstrate knowledge of Corporate Integrity and Compliance Programs.
• Strong computer literacy and in current technology.
• Knowledge of 12 Step Programs.
• Skills in Influencing, Providing Direction, Coaching and Developing others, Motivation, Fostering Teamwork, Managing Conflict, Decision Making, Effective Communication, Listening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee all aspects of the clinical department following the agency mission by setting departmental goals and objectives.
• Evaluate existing contract compliance, monitoring and reporting to ensure all goals are being met.
• Manage hiring, supervision, evaluation, scheduling, promotion, and corrective actions/performance evaluation/improvement of paid and volunteer personnel (interns) within the department.
• Regularly review and recommend changes in program services to meet client needs, with emphasis on services for underserved populations.
• Oversee program evaluation and quality assurance functions for the department, including assessment of applicable legal and professional requirements and monitoring treatment plans for clients.
• Ensure contract compliance for the department and volunteer personnel.
• Initiate, implement, and monitor compliance with evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with other members of the management team to ensure successful communication and coordination between all departments.
• Participate in strategic planning.
• Provide clinical training to clinical services staff and interns.
• Recruit clinical interns, conduct outreach, and maintain working relationships with graduate schools.
• Lead daily staff briefing meetings.
• Provide clinical training to clinical services staff: Intervention Program, Train the Trainer, ASAM's.
• Redirect clients into appropriate programs of care when they are not ready to leave.
• Contact family members as needed to discuss needed support for the client.
• Coordinate and facilitate groups.
• Monitor the Client Orientation (Onboarding).
• Review clinical paperwork: Progress Notes, Treatment Plans, Biopsychosocial Assessment, and Outcomes tools.
• Implement and follow through on Departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Oversee discharge protocols.
• Develop or revise group schedule, programming, and staff assignment.
• Communicate with other departments/department heads.
• Assist with overflows/wait lists of all pre-admissions.
• Oversee clients who are on safety/suicide precautions.
• Review the Concurrent Review CCR - with each therapist once UR reports concerns (when applicable).
• Be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work.
• Represent the Organization in a professional manner.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures of the Organization.
• Maintain an attitude of friendliness and communicate with all levels within the facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior