Executive Director of Clinical Services

Merakey • Whitemarsh Township, PA

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About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Services to join our team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to write and edit clinical reports, protocols and policy
• Proven efficiency with Microsoft word, Electronic Health Records Systems, clinical case formulation and with conducting various assessments for diagnosing and behavior planning
• Awareness of cultural factors in relation to providing superior clinical services
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Doctorate degree or License in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, BCBA or Education
• Minimum 10 years of supervision and clinical experience in IDD/MI and or Autism Spectrum Services.

Nice To Haves

• NADD-Clinical Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees recruitment and new hire onboarding processes, including interviewing.
• Provides ongoing guidance, mentoring, feedback and motivation to staff to ensure competent performance while adhering to program and Merakey policies and procedures.
• Recommends, documents and delivers decisions in personnel-related matters, including performance review, disciplinary actions, terminations, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Develops, ensures, and models collaborative work environment in support of Merakey’s Core Values.
• Creates a culture that fully engages employees and empowers them to suggest and make decisions for continuing improvement
• Manages training plans for clinicians and specialized programs and the External Clinical Consult Service Line.
• Actively participates in external and internal committees as assigned
• Collaborates with Human Resources (HR) and residential executive directors by providing consultation, training and behavioral and mental health services internally and externally as requested, contracted and/or assigned.
• Manages and provides individual Clinical Supervision to a team of Clinical Directors, and regional behavior professionals
• Co -Facilitates Groups supervision of the National team twice a day on one day of the month to allow all to participate
• Partners with operational leadership to manage individual performance, discipline and terminations of Clinical Directors to include recognizing achievements and exceptional performances.
• Works closely with legal and finance department in managing external Clinical Service Contracts
• Manages internal and contracted behavior, medical and therapeutic professionals
• Assigns, recommends and or provides internal and external clinical consultation, assessment and training enterprise wide as well as follow up education when appropriate
• Chairs Human Rights Teams (HRT) Committees (HRC).
• Reviews, edits and provides feedback toward the continued improvements of Clinical Consultation, Risk Assessment and Other Clinical Reports
• Reviews and provides feedback on behavior plans, assessments and/or reports completed b
• Provides Behavior Services in the absence of such services at Merakey site locations, based on assignment, expertise or in the event of vacant Clinical Director or behavior professional services.
• Provides external consultation services for assessments, training, speaking engagements and/or contracted behavior services based on need, assignment, or expertise.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees