Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Director

Onsite at our Hamilton, NJ office.  M-F 5:30a-2p and possible rotating Saturdays

*must have Masters Degree and NJ Counselor license, Certified Clinical Supervisor certificate, and minimum of 2 years supervisory experience*

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.  

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.   

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Clinical Director , you will oversee all clinical teammates and programs. You will maintain a high level of performance by providing clinical guidance, direction, training, assessment, and feedback for all clinical staff to address the needs of the population we serve. You will work independently and under minimal supervision and have a clear knowledge of the agencies’ policy and procedures including corrective action and grievance adherence. 

Pay Range - $80-90,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Requirements:  

• Two (2) years of experience in substance use and/or behavioral health, including group and individual counseling with treatment planning skills and case management.
• Three (3) years of experience with supervision and/or management of clinical services of a substance use and/or behavioral health program and support staff.
• School of thought and/or theory that is compatible with treatment and the twelve-step Philosophy.
• Licensure and/or certification within the state of employment:
  • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
  • Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to attend meetings and conferences

  Responsibilities:  

• Assures compliance of the clinical program with CARF, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and any other state/federal Standards to include confidential regulations in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Assures the monitoring and daily flow of all clinical programs and addresses adaptations in accordance with the needs of the population we serve including staff schedule and all program schedules.
• Monitors the participation of all patients.
• Monitor quality assurance of all clinical records for participants including documentation and confidentiality.
• Facilitate and/or Co-facilitate clinical meetings to address behavioral and/or clinical concerns, progress, and crisis intervention of all participants.
• Provide direct observation of individual and group counseling sessions to include assessing counseling and intervention skills and providing feedback, training, and strategies as deemed necessary, as well as monitoring counseling documentation and digitally signing documents requiring a supervisor’s signature
• Provide timely performance evaluations for all clinical staff annually and three-month probationary reviews for all new hires. Monitor compliance with annual documentation of clinical staff to include medical, licensure, and continuing education hours.
• Ensure all incident reports that pertain to clinical issues are addressed in a timely manner and assess risk factors including quality assurance issues.
• Performs additional tasks to assure quality service to the population we serve to include but not limited to facilitating groups, carry patient caseload when necessary to accommodate census and perform assigned tasks in the absence of administrative staff.
• Assist in maintaining census in all programs through presentation at conferences, EAPs and referral sources and to include reducing AMAs and providing transition planning to all patients.
• Assess the needs of the participants through outcome surveys, suggestions, and meetings to assure consistent, quality care for the population we serve to include follow-up with adjustments of the development of the program.
• Directly communicates to the Executive Director and administrative staff and follow up with periodic updates to address immediate concerns and approval of all administrative decisions that affect the clinical staff and program.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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