Clinical Director

Clinical DirectorUrban Recovery is an organization focusing on the care and treatment of those suffering from substance and alcohol use disorder located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Our medical facility provides each step of care from the detox, medication assisted treatment, rehab, and recovery therapy. The Clinical Director serves as the supervisor of all clinical aspects of an in-patient-based substance abuse treatment program by directing, supervising, and monitoring the work of clinical staff in the provision of substance abuse treatment services and aftercare planning for assigned clients. The clinical director provides individual therapy, treatment planning, case management, client advocacy, counseling, and crisis intervention.Tasks and Responsibilities:Ensures quality and safe delivery of clinical services.Coordinates provision of services that reflect the philosophy and standards of the program.Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate services, programs, and activities.Collaborates with the program director and counselor(s) to determine continuum of care for program participants.Directs program counseling staff in the day-to-day provision of family-focused, trauma-informed mental health services to the in-patient treatment community.Provides individual and group counseling and participates in case conferences.Reviews curricula and other program materials for clinical appropriateness and approves the acquisition of all new curricula and other programming materials.Ensures that counseling staff have been adequately trained in the use of any curriculum being delivered to clients.Directly, and through subordinate staff, supervises the assessment of all newly arrived patients; supervises clinical staff in scheduling all patients into treatment activities; assigns caseloads; and monitors and evaluates clinicians in the performance of their duties.Reviews and approves all clinical documentation (treatment progress, treatment plans, and client coordination of care plan) and conducts regular quality assurance and quality improvement reviews to ensure that all appropriate record-keeping is performed on a timely basis.Assesses and evaluates staff; develops methods to use and enhance strengths and to isolate and minimize weaknesses.Acts as the program's liaison with families and offers recommendations for program development and improvement.Provides ongoing client assessment to identify changing needs pertaining to the individual and family treatment and development strategy.Conducts regular chart reviews, ensuring that all appropriate record-keeping is performed on a timely basis and that all governing agency regulations are met.Attends meetings called by the program director and participates in discussions concerning the revision, improvement and expansion of existing programs and offers recommendations.Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and utilization review activities and makes recommendations to the program director for plans of corrections.Maintains established performance and conduct standards in accordance with organizational expectations.Performance responsibilities are delegated to appropriate individuals, as necessary.Will monitor and/or perform quality assurance activities.Responsible to ensure that all contracts for clinical services are maintained and that services are delivered in a satisfactory manner.Ensures compliance of provider operations with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.Performs additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.Non-negotiables:Licensed in the State of NY as a qualified health professional (QHP)Must demonstrate competence in the specific areas relevant to this role, as assessed during competency reviews.Strong managerial background required with at least 3 years of supervisory experience2-5 years experience in a substance use treatment programLCSW preferred; must be fully licensed (LCSW/LMSW/LMHC accepted)Inpatient experience in substance abuse treatment preferredOperations and clinical background preferredSkills:Computer skillsExceptional communications skillsStrong leadership skillsProblem Solving/AnalysisStrategic ThinkingAbility to deal effectively with stressKnowledge and skills as they relate to the NY licensing standards and JCAHO accreditation standards and NY Department of Drug and Alcohol standards and be accountable for compliance with these standards as they apply to the Residential and Rehab Program.