Director, Clinical Services

Job Title

Direct supervision of clinical functions while assisting clinical leadership in supervision of the clinical management of all programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling of clinical services to meet the needs of all Warrior ECP and Primary programs.

• Supervises the Counselor team, Recreational Therapy Services, and Continuing Care Program to meet the needs of patients and facility.

• Provides clinical oversight for all Warrior programs.

• Collaborates with Vice President of Clinical Services and Accreditation to ensure programming meets all required standards.

• Leads strategic planning for clinical services and submits annual budget proposal for all programs listed above.

• Arranges and provides employee educational services to meet facility needs.

• Directs Clinical Program Directors and Managers in staff development and supervision.

• Assists Directors in monitoring all treatment teams and patient care.

• Identifies and develops education for all Warrior employees that creates clinical excellence for programming.

• Monitors continuum of care programs and referral programs to meet continuing care needs of discharged patients.

• Confers with Director of Marketing to develop communication materials necessary to meet external communication goals.

• Collaborates with admissions and clinical programs to ensure excellent delivery of treatment planning and services.

• Participates and or facilitates staff education programs.

• Participates in Community Education and Professional Education programs.

• Provides direct patient care when necessary to ensure that client needs are being met in each program.

• Submits KPI reports as required by the company or to comply with committee assignments.

• Leads, monitors and maintains adherence to regulations as defined by Bradford's policy, the Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.

• Supervises and evaluates direct reports.

Essential Job Requirements

A. Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences.

• Minimum of two years' experience in addictions treatment

• Minimum of one year in the field in a supervisor position

• Licensed as an (LPC, LMFT, LICSW).

• Previous training and / or experience to demonstrate competency with a special population (e.g., Adult or Emerging Adult)

• Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) skills required.

• Comfortable working with the public

B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be CPR certified and capable of administering CPR.

• Be an example of our core values daily and hold yourself accountable to Bradford standards and policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with referrals, other members of management, coworkers, patients, potential patients and families.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality, including a working knowledge of 45 CFR "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act" and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 "Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records" with respect to patient and potential patient identifying information and health information. This position has unrestricted access to identifying information and health information concerning patients, potential patients and participants.

• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients', potential patients' and families' needs and concerns.

• Demonstrate knowledge of substance use and substance use disorders

• Demonstrate basic computer skills and typing proficiency.

• Other duties as assigned.

C. Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk approximately one-half mile within facility and on premises per eight hours.

• Able to continuously sit from one-half hour to four hours per eight hours.

• Able to frequently ascend and descend stairs.

• Able to frequently lift and move up to thirty pounds.

D. Other Requirements:

• If recovering, three (3) years of continuous, verifiable sobriety. (See Sobriety Policy.)

• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.

• Regular attendance; including conference calls and onsite meetings, as necessary

• Able to work in a cooperative manner with coworkers, managers, perspective patients, patients, and families.

• Pass a criminal background check.

• Maintain a valid driver's license, personal automobile liability insurance, and a driving record permitting coverage under company's automobile liability policy if necessary.