Clinical Program Director: Adult Outpatient Services -7367
About The Position
The Clinical Program Director leads Adult Outpatient Services, which provide psychiatric and substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment, including assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, and family treatment, as well as medication evaluation and monitoring. The director provides clinical leadership, oversees service delivery and staff, ensures documentation and regulatory compliance, and manages program operations, budgets, and productivity expectations. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a mental health-related field.
- At least 3–5 years of experience as a clinician.
- Current Connecticut licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist; an LADC may substitute for these credentials in some programs.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical supervisory or management experience in a behavioral health setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical direction and leadership within the team.
- Ensure client services address presenting problems and clients’ treatment requests.
- Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required.
- Monitor client meetings and admission, continued-stay, and discharge criteria.
- Review caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
- Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of program staff.
- Facilitate team meetings.
- Participate in internal and external meetings as needed by the program and agency.
- Ensure client, program, and agency documentation is completed promptly and in accordance with program, agency, funder, accreditation, and licensing standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the program and provide backup coverage as needed.
- Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, if applicable.
- Collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, communication, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Ensure timely completion of reports.
- Oversee completion of chart audits.
- Ensure completion of insurance authorizations for services rendered, as necessary.
- Develop and execute a marketing plan for the program as needed.
- Provide on-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
- Participate in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
- Manage program budgets and productivity expectations.
- Ensure compliance with regulating bodies.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs and tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities
- Free training curriculum, including the Clinical Training Series
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs
- Annual wellness stipend
- Free premium Calm app subscription
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch-and-learns, and employee-led resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
