Manager Clinical Services

Introduction To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Overview The ClinicalManager for the Division ofServicesfor Addiction will provideclinicalsupervision to the counseling staff of the Melrose Wellness Center. This includes developingclinicalprograms, policies and procedures, accountability systems, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and supervising and evaluating the work ofclinicalstaff. Responsibilities Monitor the treatment status of patients with AIDS and HIV infection, psychiatric disorders and child welfare issues. Ensure that all patients are provided with optimalclinicalservicesappropriate to their level of need. Ensure that patient treatment needs are appropriately assessed and responded to byclinicalstaff. Provide comprehensive psychologicalservicesto patients in need of crisis management when the clinic physician is not available and documentservicesin theclinicalrecord. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies forclinicalcomponents of treatment. Participate in accreditation activities and assist with corrective actions as necessary. Attend interdisciplinary case conferences when necessary. Assist in the development, implementation and enforcement ofclinicalpolicies, protocols and programs. Develop accountability systems for maintaining timeliness and quality of documentation and monitor ongoing compliance with accountability systems. Monitor performance and productivity; initiate and implement disciplinary action, as appropriate. Identify deficient or incomplete documentation, provide appropriate feedback, and track corrective actions. Keep abreast of the research literature and new developments in the field and assist with research projects that occur at the Division. Consult with counseling, administrative and executive staff. Document and maintain written supervisory logs and provide feedback to the Senior Coordinator of SocialServices. Provide orientation regarding clinic policies and procedures for newly hired counseling staff. Make on-site inspections ofclinicaloperations. Audit patient charts and identify, develop and implement strategies for improvement ofclinicaloperations. Ensure consistency and continuity ofclinicalpractices in the Division. Participate in monthly Continuous Quality Improvement meetings. Develop accountability systems for maintaining and monitoring ongoing compliance with accountability systems. Communicate with clinic administrators and executive staff members. Attend allclinicalmeetings. Coordinate in-service staff training and outside consultation at affiliated facilities. Coordinate all graduate-level and counseling internships. Coordinate staff in-service education at the clinic level; maintain agenda and attendance logs. Identify specific training needs ofclinicalstaff and provide suggestions to the Senior Coordinator of SocialServices. Monitor the treatment status of patients with AIDS and HIV infection, psychiatric disorders and child welfare issues. Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling required. New York State license as LCSW, LMHC, or PhD in Psychology required. Must have three (3) years of experience working with patients with Substance Use Disorders required Supervisory experience is preferred Expertise in the assessment and treatment of substance abuse required. Proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet/database systems to track counselor progress. #J-18808-Ljbffr