CLINICAL DIRECTOR Job Description

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Reports to: Exec Dir FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical and administrative functions of the substance abuse programs. This includes ensuring compliance with state regulatory requirements, program development, financial management, accreditation standards, program marketing, hiring and supervising staff, and evaluating and developing program policies. Provides supervision and performance review to clinical staff, and coordinates and evaluates all program services. This position will assist the
Executive Director of Outpatient Services in areas of problems solving, conflict resolution, readiness for
State visits and other areas assigned by the Executive Director of Outpatient Services.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises all clinical staff activities, which includes monitoring groups, individual therapy, and charting to maintain the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.
• Acts as the clinical supervisor for counselors. This entails facilitating weekly/biweekly individual and group supervision with each counselor, writing up notes, and assisting counselors in researching and tailoring effective treatments for clients.
• Works with Utilization Review Department to address billing needs.
• Participates in the recruitment and interview process for clinical staff.
• Completes performance appraisals for clinical and administrative staff on an annual basis and works with Human Resources on employee performance management throughout the year.
• Provides for staff development and trainings and monitors the compliance of staff credentialing.
• Networks with other organizations to increase the referral base.
• Functions as Leader of multi-disciplinary Clinical Treatment Team.
• Evaluates quality of program on an ongoing basis and develops cost-effective methods to provide services.
• Promotes a culture of safety for clients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in environment of Intensive Outpatient

Treatment.

• Positively promotes treatment to prospective clients and employees.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health Related field.
• LCADC or state-approved equivalent license and experience combination.
• 5 years Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Treatment work experience.
• Experience as a Program Director at a state licensed IOP facility is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

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COMPETENCIES -- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Ability to assess, plan services, and deliver services to individuals in need of substance abuse treatment.
• Ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness for individual treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
• Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Ability to screen for danger to self or others.
• Ability to screen for co-occurring mental health issues.
• 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.
• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Participation in continuing Professional Development.
• Understands the benefits and limitations of toxicology testing procedures.
• Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug abuse.
• Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.
• Skilled in meeting client needs in keeping with state required staff-to-client ratio.
• Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups, through formal and/or informal processes, concerning their substance abuse.
• Ability to identify client needs that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assists clients to utilize the support systems and community resources available. Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.
• Ability to supervise clinical staff and direct the clinical function of a substance abuse outpatient facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergency drills or situations.

Acknowledgment of receipt and understanding:

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Employee Signature Date

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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