Clinical Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• LICSW, LMHC, or another behavioral health credential qualifying as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts.
• At least five years of experience providing services to adults with mental health challenges.
• At least three years of supervisory and management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in team building and facilitating group processes.
• Strong commitment to the right of people with mental health challenges to live in community residences, work in market jobs, and access helpful, adequate, competent, continuous supports and services of their own choosing.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Professional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Windows, word processing, Word, Google Email, and Google Apps.
• Department of Public Health certification in medication administration within three months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification within three months of hire.
• Ability to climb stairs, carry up to 40 pounds, and assist people with mobility impairments as needed.
• Use of a personal cellular telephone for work communication.
• Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; a pay differential is offered for fluency in certain essential languages.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day clinical operations of the ACCS Integrated Team, lead regular staff meetings, ensure appropriate coverage for day, evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours, and coordinate treatment activities in response to persons’ changing needs.
• Guide, train, and provide feedback to team members on evidence-based practices and recovery-oriented approaches, including SBIRT, Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety, and TREM.
• Direct and coordinate intake and program services, including scheduling intake interviews, coordinating initial assessments and treatment planning, assigning staff to the Engagement Team, and supervising comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.
• Oversee the provision and documentation of treatment and rehabilitation services, ensuring courteous, helpful, and respectful service.
• Supervise record management to ensure compliance with agency policies and Medicaid and other third-party payment requirements; train staff on record requirements; review assessments, treatment plans, and service notes; and supervise staff records mastery.
• Ensure compliance with agency and regulatory standards, including agency QA audits, CARF, DMH licensing, Executive Order 509, and MAP reviews.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, assigning, supervising, and evaluating staff and interns in accordance with program and agency policy.
• Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities and other providers to ensure access to medical, clinical, self-help, and peer supports during crises, care transitions, other life transitions, and changes in health status.
• Use recovery-oriented language and principles in communications and interactions with persons served, colleagues, and collateral contacts.
• Provide crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention during the workday and during scheduled on-call coverage at night and on weekends.
• Share administrative responsibilities and rotating on-call coverage as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Pay differential for fluency in certain essential languages.