Clinical Director - Inpatient Mental Health

Loading... POSITION SUMMARYIn this mid-level management position and under the direct supervision of the Administrator, the Clinical Director provides leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to the multidisciplinary team(s) and / or program(s). Assists Administrator with quality improvement duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the company mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
• In conjunction with the Administrator, acts as the clinical authority of the program and establishes clinical systems and standards of care
• Provides a safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls clinical services and is responsible for the administrative functioning of clinical services departments
• Continually communicates with community partners and customers to ensure continuity of care for members served
• Ensures program functions smoothly within the larger behavioral health system by building and maintaining relationships with community partners
• Oversees documentation by clinical staff and performs audits of Clinical Charts to ensure adherence to State and County Requirements
• Establishes and maintains a recovery culture and philosophy within the program
• Promotes and maintains good relationships and communication between departments
• Aids in creating policies and procedures that address clinical quality and risk
• Completes incident investigations and summaries for regulatory agencies, as necessary
• Responsible for regular supervision and evaluations of assigned staff
• Ensures high-quality services are being provided to all members served
• Assures facility / program honors the rights of members served
• Collaborates with other staff in the implementation of corporate initiatives, and other services, as needed
• Available to assist at other Telecare facilities (consult) as needed
• Ensures treatment adheres to established policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Ensures complete and accurate records on interventions and behaviors of members served
• Provides individual / group education and training
• Must assist with the restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis / crisis prevention trainingDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and / or changed at the discretion of management.Position requires driving for company business such as training, offsite meetings, etc.QUALIFICATIONSRequired :
• Three years of postgraduate direct clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Masters or higher degree in Social Services
• One (1) year in a leadership role in a relevant setting (inpatient or outpatient setting, as appropriate)
• Current licensure / registration in the state of program operation (except for out-of-state applicants with existing licensure in good standing) as LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, Ph.D. / Psy.D
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.SKILLS
• Ability to contribute to policy and procedure development in a matter that addresses clinical quality and risk
• Understanding of local system of care and how the program fits within it
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with members served and community partners
• Familiarity with a variety of evidence-based practices appropriate to members served
• Knowledge and experience using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria