Clinical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Function :  Clinical Manager manages and supervises the intake process for the mental health programs. Serve as a liaison with other mental health providers, referral sources, local and state governing bodies, as well as other. Clinical Manager assists in implementation of an integrated service delivery system with other programs and various community organizations. Clinical train and assign caseloads to OMHC staff and review and approval notes. Clinical Manager provides supervision to MHRS/OMHC staff and represents at all of required meetings.

Educational Requirement : A Master’s degree in mental health related field and advanced licensure (LCSW-C, LICSW, LCPC, LCMFT) is required, Doctorate is preferred. Clinical Manager must be certified to conduct Clinical Supervisor to MHRS/OMHC Staff.

Licensure and/or Certification : Must be a clinically licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist.  Must be Board Approved Clinical Supervisor.  First aid and CPR certification and be a Board Registered Supervisor. Valid state driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and ability to utilize personal car for travel within the region.

Experience : At least one-year post-masters experience, to include demonstrated leadership, familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and compliance related operations of the organization.  Knowledge of current evidence-based practices and field implementation of those practices.  Knowledge of Louisiana regulations.  Strong management skills to address personnel development and issues.  Teamwork oriented, flexibility in working assignments and locations.  Research and training orientation to motivate employees.  Data management skills for evaluation and outcome measurement for services and contracts.  Excellent written and oral communication skills, solution-focused problem-solving skills.