Clinical Director

Job Description – Clinical Director
Department: Behavioral Health

Direct Report to: Executive Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Clinical Director (CD), is a lead management member of the treatment team, functioning as the primary facilitator for all clients on the continuum between admission and discharge. The CD monitors the progress of the treatment plan and delegates the plan for clinical engagement by the team.

SCOPE:

Under the immediate supervision of the ED, the Clinical Director is responsible for each component of the client’s treatment planning, including all programmatic implementation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a Behavioral Health discipline, with a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience. An active, unrestricted, clinical license is required (LCAC, LMHC, LCSW).
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task, with exceptional time management skills. Ability to competently encourage and inspire direct reports in the delivery of stellar clinical services through professionalism. Demonstration of a client-centered team approach, with advanced computer skills.
• Scheduling flexibility REQUIRED to accommodate varied client admissions.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains adherence to HIPAA compliance in ALL communication regarding clients. Competency in usage of DSM-V.
• Fundamental knowledge of pre-authorizations during admission with ability to provide clinical report to insurance as needed.
• When needed, provides initial screening for potential client admission.
• Answers all inquiries regarding treatment and programming.
• Provides supervision to all clinical staff, interviews and recommends prospective staff, completes corrective action summaries, recommends disciplinary action.
• Audits EMR system for all clients to ensure prompt and accurate documentation is completed.
• Provides monthly in-service staff trainings.
• Documents sessions with all clients, processes discharge as needed.
• Cultural sensitivity and ethical treatment of all clients.
• Professional boundaries, appearance, demeanor, and effective communication.

• All duties and responsibilities assigned to therapists.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director