Director of Clinical Services

Summit BHC•Fair Oaks, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Services manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinical department, including planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care systems and client health outcomes attributable to clinical practice. The role directly supervises clinical staff and provides indirect guidance to other staff on clinical programming and treatment expectations to support effective and safe therapeutic practices. The Director leads counseling and social work programs, including psychosocial assessments, groups, family therapy, and the development, implementation, and review of treatment plans. The position oversees clinical programs, multidisciplinary treatment-team processes, discharge planning, and community resource referrals. It also provides clinical consultation, supervises clinicians, and may maintain a limited caseload. This is an onsite position at Fair Oaks Recovery Center in Sacramento, California. The stated salary range is $113,000–$150,000 annually.

Requirements

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, inpatient or outpatient, with people with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders, unless otherwise specified by state requirements.
State-issued licensure; licensure allowing independent practice and supervision of entry-level clinicians is strongly preferred.
CPR certification and de-escalation training; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Two or more years of supervisory or management experience; preferably in social or clinical services.
Skills in therapy and assessment and considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs, laws governing eligibility for these programs, and regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in settings providing 24/7 inpatient or residential treatment for people with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Licensure permitting independent practice and supervision of other entry-level clinicians.
Supervisory clinical licensure or eligibility to obtain supervisor licensure within 90 days of hire.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement evidence-based clinical programming, including clinical unit schedules.
Review the progress, quality, and effectiveness of clinical programs and identify and prioritize important issues.
Collaborate with department and corporate leaders and communicate instructions, expectations, and timelines clearly.
Support and instruct direct care staff on treatment programs and service-delivery expectations based on clients’ treatment plans and clinical needs.
Ensure clinical programming, staffing, and documentation comply with regulatory requirements and standards of care, and that programming is relevant to client needs.
Establish methods for evaluating clinical care; develop plans for new or revised programs; and use applicable 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 the oversight of the MEC and Governing Board.
Lead clinical staff, including hiring, orientation, performance management, motivation, training, scheduling, and coaching.
Manage productivity, staff schedules, contingency staffing plans, and accountability for staff performance and conduct.
Engage staff in quality and safety practices, identify educational needs, arrange training, and address noncompliance and client safety concerns.
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 clinical staff discharge plans and after-care arrangements for appropriateness.
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; support a positive professional image and appropriate market positioning.
Provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed; develop and execute programs according to market needs; and, as needed, provide training, case consultation, and Administrator on Call coverage during or after program hours.
Conduct assigned leadership rounds to identify environment-of-care, safety, and infection-control concerns and provide real-time education about 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 recurring treatment-team meetings.
Provide individual and group supervision to clinicians.