Clinical Director- SUD

Summit BHC

3d•$115,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinical department and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care systems and client health outcomes attributable to clinical practice. The role provides direct supervision to clinical staff and indirect guidance to other staff regarding clinical programming and treatment expectations, supporting effective and safe therapeutic practices. It leads counseling and social work programs, including psychosocial assessments, group programming, family therapy, and the development, implementation, and review of treatment plans. The Clinical Director oversees clinical programs, multidisciplinary treatment team processes, discharge planning, and community resource referrals. The position plans and evaluates evidence-based clinical programming, ensures that care, staffing, and documentation meet regulatory standards, and develops methods to assess and improve clinical services. It leads clinical staff hiring, orientation, performance management, training, scheduling, and coaching; provides clinical consultation and supervision; reviews client records and caseloads; and supports quality, safety, and appropriate discharge and after-care planning. The Director also contributes to community relations and referral development, may provide coverage or on-call support when needed, and maintains awareness of community and market conditions. This is an onsite position in Portsmouth, Virginia. A master’s degree in a clinical, psychology, or social-service-related field and state-issued licensure are required. The posting requires five or more years of addiction-treatment experience and two or more years of supervisory or management experience. Salary is $115,000–$120,000 per year. Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Must be a LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LSATP.
Master’s degree from an accredited school in a clinical, psychology, or social-service-related field.
Five or more years of experience working in addiction treatment, in inpatient or outpatient care, with individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders, unless otherwise specified by state requirements.
Two or more years of supervisory or management experience; preferably in social or clinical services.
State-issued licensure.
Skills in therapy and assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and laws governing eligibility for these programs, and regulatory standards.
CPR certification and de-escalation training; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in settings providing 24/7 inpatient or residential treatment for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Licensure allowing independent practice and supervision of other entry-level clinicians is strongly preferred.
Supervisory clinical licensure, or eligibility to obtain supervisor licensure within 90 days of hire, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based clinical programming, including clinical unit schedules.
Identify and prioritize important issues and collaborate with department and corporate leaders as needed.
Clearly communicate instructions, expectations, and timelines.
Support and instruct direct-care staff on treatment programs and service-delivery expectations based on clients’ individual treatment plans and clinical needs.
Ensure clinical programming, staffing, and documentation comply with regulatory requirements and standards of care, and that programming is appropriate to client needs.
Develop methods to evaluate clinical care, formulate plans for new or revised programs, and use relevant studies and research to develop clinical services.
Serve as Chief Health Care Disparity Officer, identifying and analyzing disparities and leading efforts to reduce them in coordination with the QAPI Committee and under oversight of the MEC and Governing Board.
Lead staff hiring, orientation, performance assessment and management, motivation, training, scheduling, and coaching.
Maintain productivity aligned with client census and limit unnecessary overtime or excessive staff work hours.
Manage staff schedules and maintain a contingency staffing plan.
Maintain accountability for job performance and engage staff in quality and safety practices.
Identify staff education needs and ensure they are addressed through education programs attended by staff.
Hold staff accountable for compliance, client safety, attendance, policy adherence, conduct, and behavior.
Provide clinical consultation and oversee case planning and care coordination.
Ensure clinical staff conduct and document individual, family, and collateral contacts in the medical record.
Monitor and review client discharge plans and after-care to ensure they are arranged and appropriate.
Review and audit charts for documentation quality and completeness, and regularly review caseloads for appropriate service utilization.
Direct and oversee program operations, including independent decisions requiring clinical expertise.
Coordinate with marketing on community relations and referral development, and offer suggestions to promote a positive professional image.
Provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed; develop and execute programs according to market needs; and provide training, case consultation, or Administrator on Call coverage as needed.
Conduct leadership rounds, identify environment-of-care, safety, and infection-control concerns, and provide real-time education on facility processes.
Maintain awareness of community and market activities, other providers, local payor needs, and the political climate related to mental health.
Maintain a limited caseload as needed.
Schedule and facilitate regular treatment team meetings.
Provide individual and group supervision to clinicians.