Clinical Director

About the job Clinical Director


About Us:

At our state-of-the-art addiction treatment facility, we are committed to providing comprehensive care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Our programs are designed to empower clients on their journey to recovery by offering personalized, evidence-based treatment in a compassionate and supportive environment. We take pride in our dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of care.

Summary:

The Clinical Director is responsible for managing the quality of all clinical services and overseeing counseling staff within the clinical programs at [Facility Name], including Residential and Partial Hospitalization Programs. The Clinical Director ensures services meet all accreditation and regulatory standards while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for staff and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversight and Quality Assurance:
  • Supervise and ensure the quality of all clinical services, including record-keeping and direct care.
  • Audit clinical charts for compliance with county, state, federal statutes, and payor guidelines.
• Policy Development and Compliance:
  • Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA requirements and other documentation standards as required by regulatory agencies.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team and staff meetings.
  • Provide supervision, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline plans for clinical staff.
  • Oversee clinical organization structure, program scheduling, and task delegation.
• Training and Development:
  • Provide and coordinate clinical training for staff on mental health and clinical topics relevant to client services.
  • Promote continuous improvement and evaluate program effectiveness regularly.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with medical staff, including nurses, nurse practitioners, and the Medical Director, to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Facilitate weekly staff meetings to align treatment plans and service delivery with organizational objectives.
• Direct Client Care (as needed):
  • Conduct screening and assessments for substance use disorders.
  • Provide individual and group counseling to support clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
  • Facilitate groups and document client participation.
  • Offer crisis and supportive counseling as required.
• Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance:
  • Ensure clinical services comply with accrediting boards, payor guidelines, and county, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Maintain compliance with patient medical records and established policies.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (required).
• Licensed as a mental health professional (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the state of practice (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience in providing training and staff development.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.