State Clinical Director

Clarvida - Washington•Spokane Valley, WA

2d•$85,000 - $107,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Clinical Director provides leadership to Program Managers and employees providing behavioral health and social services throughout the state of Washington. The State Clinical Director reports directly to the State Director and is responsible for ensuring clinical excellence in all programs, as well as program development, growth, and sustainability. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the team is following State and Federal documentation, HIPAA, and Agency requirements. The Clinical Director works collaboratively with the program administrators and administrative staff to ensure processes that maximize program efficiency and overall success. Location Hybrid Spokane WA area may be required to go to office at times.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling or relative field, or Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
Must hold a Washington state license as a LMHC, LICSW, LMFT or licensed by the appropriate Board as a Clinical Psychologist to practice independently at the highest level possible, or ARNP/PMHNP.
Proof of: valid Washington driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time
Minimum of five years of experience with inpatient, outpatient, and/or mental health care and two years post-licensure experience required
Must have direct clinical and case management experience, group leadership experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation and mental health recovery philosophy
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and direct work of others
Excellent prioritization and organization skills, strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate level PC skills required
Effectively use the Electronic Health Record system
Ability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs to the Program
Possess organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and be flexible.

Responsibilities

Supervises and collaborates with Program Managers and direct service providers for the establishment of clinical program content and delivery of service
Program development: Develop and plan strategies to manage program growth and ensure program sustainability and excellence according to company standards
Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
Recruit employees to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback. Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development. Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary.
Initiate, implement and monitor compliance with evidence-based practices.
Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards. Evaluate existing contract compliance, monitoring and reporting to ensure all goals are being met
Oversee all aspects of the behavioral health and social services
Consults with supervisor on a regular basis to keep her/him up-to-date on program performance and needs
May include direct report responsibility including performance evaluation and facilitates regular meetings to ensure staff members are kept well informed and provides treatment team leadership
Provides direct client care as assigned, which may include individual, family, group therapies, discharge planning, and phone contacts to caregivers and referral sources
Coordinates with providers including clinicians, prescribers, and/or nurse regarding client issues, professional consultations, or medication evaluations
Completes and submits to superiors all required reporting to include Quality Assurance reports
Completes utilization reviews on program clients and documents appropriately
Audits client charts regarding clinical documentation and ensures providers are adhering to Medicaid and Medicare standards
May provide consultation/education to community groups, organizations, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
Participates in program development and interacts with other staff regarding difficult cases and psychiatric emergencies
Responsible for adhering to department budget and may participate in development of such
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
After Hours availability as scheduled
Participates in program staff and planning meetings as required
Maintain HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions without close supervision
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support programs, office and/or the company
Provide the best customer care possible.
Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers.
Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry.
Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Responsible for determining treatment plans for clients, reacting decisively in emergency situations and crisis intervention.
Determines caseload and types of cases assigned to clinical staff and level of progress and make personnel related decisions including hiring, performance management, training and development, salary increases and promotions.

Benefits

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
up to 10 Paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
401K
Free licensure supervision
Employee Assistance program
Pet Insurance
Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Cellphone stipend