Director of Clinical Services

Director Of Clinical Services

US Career Partners is pleased to recruit for this important leadership opportunity at our client's recuperative care facility in Chula Vista, California. Our client is looking to engage an experienced, capable Clinical Director who can confidently manage complex resident needs, including individuals with significant psychiatric and behavioral health challenges. This is an opportunity for a strong clinical leader who can handle demanding situations, provide effective staff oversight, and help ensure residents receive appropriate, compassionate care.

A Leadership Role with Meaningful Impact. This is an opportunity to take ownership of clinical services, oversee staff performance, and help ensure residents receive appropriate, compassionate, and consistent care. The Director of Clinical Services plays a central role in maintaining quality standards, supporting staff across shifts, and ensuring the facility operates effectively.

A Mission-Driven Environment Serving Vulnerable Populations. Work directly with individuals who may be experiencing homelessness, substance use challenges, mental health concerns, or other complex needs. This role goes beyond routine clinical oversight, offering the opportunity to help residents access essential healthcare, shelter, and community resources.

Clinical Oversight and Team Development. Lead and support clinical care coordination staff, oversee training and onboarding, monitor medication self-administration practices, and conduct routine audits of medication records and medication rooms. This is an opportunity for a clinically strong professional who enjoys taking initiative, maintaining high standards, and helping a team succeed.

A Collaborative, Community-Focused Approach to Care. Build strong working relationships with physicians, hospitals, case managers, pharmacies, social workers, and community organizations. Through effective communication and coordination, you will help ensure residents receive appropriate care and experience continuity throughout their healthcare journey.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a dedicated Director of Clinical Services to oversee clinical operations and care coordination at its Chula Vista facility. The ideal candidate is a confident, resilient clinical professional with experience working with psychiatric patients and the ability to manage challenging behaviors and complex care situations effectively.

This individual will oversee and support clinical staff, monitor care quality, supervise medication management practices, and coordinate with healthcare providers and community partners. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective leadership, and the ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in demanding situations, particularly when supporting residents with mental health and behavioral health needs.

The successful candidate will bring strong independent clinical skills, a solid understanding of mental health and substance use challenges, and the ability to lead a team in a demanding, mission-driven care environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the clinical services department, ensuring care delivery aligns with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance when supporting residents with complex psychiatric, behavioral health, and substance use needs, ensuring appropriate care and adherence to established protocols.
• Respond effectively to challenging resident behaviors and behavioral health crises, exercising sound clinical judgment, maintaining composure, and coordinating appropriate interventions and additional support when needed.
• Support and guide staff in managing residents with complex behavioral and psychiatric needs, reinforcing appropriate boundaries, safety procedures, de-escalation practices, and consistent standards of care.
• Supervise, train, orient, and support clinical care coordination staff, including monitoring performance and addressing staff development needs.
• Monitor residents' health status and respond to clinical concerns within the appropriate scope of practice.
• Conduct routine audits of medication rooms, medication carts, medication records, and staff oversight of residents' self-administration of prescribed medications.
• Coordinate individualized care plans in collaboration with facility leadership and clinical compliance personnel, based on residents' needs and changes in condition.
• Facilitate communication among residents, healthcare providers, hospitals, case managers, and internal teams to promote continuity of care.
• Support residents in accessing appropriate healthcare, medications, medical equipment, shelter, and other essential community resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor electronic medical record uploads, and ensure timely responses to referrals and departmental communications.
• Respond to resident crises and emergencies, providing appropriate support and connecting residents with necessary resources.
• Manage staff scheduling in accordance with organizational policies and applicable California labor laws.
• Monitor departmental emails and phone calls, ensuring inquiries and referrals receive timely and appropriate attention.
• Conduct periodic facility check-ins across shifts, including weekends, to help maintain consistent operations and resident care standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered California LVN license preferred.
• Strong independent clinical skills required.
• Broad knowledge of substance use and mental health required.
• Experience in healthcare coordination, case management, clinical supervision, or a related setting highly desirable.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness or complex behavioral health challenges, is highly valuable.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, healthcare regulations, clinical documentation, and care coordination processes.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care and maintaining high clinical standards.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position within a recuperative care facility, involving regular interaction with residents, staff, healthcare providers, and community partners. The role requires flexibility to periodically check in on staff across multiple shifts, including weekends, to ensure the facility is operating effectively and residents are receiving appropriate care.

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