Clinical Director

BriteLife Recovery -

Job Summary :

The Clinical Director is responsible for the management of the clinical staff and oversight of the clinical programming at the facility. Ensuring compliance with state regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, hiring and supervising clinical staff, budgetary management, and program marketing are key functions of the position. The Clinical Director works closely with the Chief Clinical Officer on programmatic development and training, evaluating and developing clinical policies, and reflecting the clinical vision of BLR with integrity. Provides supervision and performance reviews to clinical staff and coordinates and evaluates all clinical services.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS -

qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

Essential Functions :

Supervises all clinical staff activities to ensure adherence to the clinical model, including monitoring groups, therapy sessions, and ancillary services as needed.

Provides regularly scheduled individual and group supervision sessions with each member of the clinical team and maintains notes of these sessions. Frequency to be determined with the Chief Clinical Officer.

Audits charts for timeliness and quality of progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and summaries on a scheduled basis.

Works closely with Chief Clinical Officer to develop and deliver sophisticated and effective treatment to those we serve.

Collects and analyzes data, tracks KPIs, provides written and verbal reports as requested.

Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and BHT Supervisor   to deliver excellent client care.

Works with Utilization Review Department to address billing needs. Responds to inquires from billing promptly.

Participates in the recruitment and interview process for clinical staff.

Completes performance appraisals for clinical staff on an annual basis and works with Human Resources on employee performance management throughout the year.

Provides staff development and training opportunities and monitors the compliance of staff credentialing. Maintains training plans for all clinical staff according to DDAP standards.

Familiarity with and adherence to all Joint Commission standards that impact clinical programming and staffing.

Networks with other organizations to increase the referral base. Develops relationships with local clinical leaders.

Leads Flash and MDT meetings.

Evaluates quality of program on an ongoing basis and develops cost-effective methods to provide and enhance services.

Promotes a culture of safety for clients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Positively promotes BriteLife Recovery to prospective clients and employees.

Participates in clinical or leadership on-call rotation, as assigned.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Professional Requirements :

Complete annual education requirements.

Maintain standards of professional licensing / certification procedures and ethical behavior.

Maintain client confidentiality .

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Wear identification while on duty.

Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner .

Clearly communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

Qualifications :

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health related field required.

Professional clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent).

At least 5 years’ experience in the SUD field.

At least 5 years’ experience in the MH field (residential or inpatient care). SUD and MH experience may overlap depending on the treatment environment.

At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.

Demonstrated computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications :

Drug and alcohol certification through state board (CADC, CAADC, ADC, AADC or equivalent) preferred.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to assess, plan, and deliver services to individuals in need of substance abuse treatment.

Ability to establish rapport, efficiently gather data, determine the readiness for individual treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis.

Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.

Ability to assess for danger to self or others.

Ability to diagnose SUD and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.

Ability to formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives in conjunction with the individual served.

Knowledgeable of counseling theories and techniques.

Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.

Participation in continuing Professional Development.

Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.

Ability to provide supervision to clinical team members.

Ability to provide education and information to individuals, families, and groups, through formal and / or informal processes, concerning substance abuse.

Ability to identify client needs that cannot be met by the facility and assist in transferring client to more appropriate treatment setting.

Knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.

Ability to supervise clinical staff and direct the clinical function of a substance abuse inpatient and outpatient facility.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions :

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergency drills or situations.