Clinical Director

PROGRESSIONS INC • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Malvern Behavioral Health is currently seeking a full time Clinical Director at our upcoming Malvern Behavioral Health facility located at 3905 W. Ford Road Philadelphia, PA 19131. The Clinical Director position will be assigned to oversee the clinical departments and programming on two adult psychiatric units that will be opening in early 2026. This full-time position offers a competitive salary; as well as a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, paid time off, life insurance and a company sponsored 401K plan with a company match!

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in a Human Services field; preferably in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field.
• Two years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the mental health field, hospital experience preferred.
• LCSW, LPC preferred.
• Handle With Care Certification.
• CPR Certification (Preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various populations.
• Knowledge of short term/acute care stabilization mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Knowledge of milieu management.
• Knowledge of appropriate assessments, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients, patient’s family members, staff and community personnel.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Assessment skills for evaluating mental illness and substance abuse in clients age 18 and above.
• Facilitation skills for leading process, psycho education, and multifamily groups.
• Treatment skills for working with patients and their significant others on safety in one or two sessions.
• Organizational and telephone skills for setting up aftercare appointments and placement.
• Professional verbal and written skills for communicating the patient status and treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the safety/wellness and well-being of patients.
• Enforces and develops policies and procedures to provide for the safety of patients and staff.
• Develops both weekday and weekend programs in concert with evidence-based practices.
• Oversees all clinical and social services within the program.
• Provides one-on-one supervision to clinicians and social services staff and engages in both individual and group supervision with counselors.
• Participates actively in morning meetings, change-of-shift meetings and daily case conference meetings, providing information and support in concert with the Executive Director and Clinical Supervisor(s).
• Provides orientation of new clinical staff to include basic counseling techniques, group dynamics, medical records documentation and treatment plan assessments.
• Ensures appropriate documentation by clinical staff.
• Participates actively in utilization management functions to ensure appropriate authorizations for care.
• Recruits, interviews and assists in the selection of new clinical staff.
• Evaluates all staff to ensure department and program licensing and accreditation standards are consistently met.
• Provides ongoing trainings to assist in clinicians’ professional growth.
• Ensures that staffing for the clinician operations meets but does not exceed staffing schedules as outlined in position control.
• Develops and implements new clinical programs according to patient needs.
• Delivers lectures and staff workshops and facilitates task groups.
• Acts as a member of treatment team including facilitating group therapy, individual therapy, lectures and workshops.
• Creates liaison with community resources as part of a network for continuum of care and provides community education and outreach programs.
• Intervenes in therapeutic process with patients who need special attention.
• Maintains all required documentation.
• Remains willing to assist in case management when census indicates.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees