Clinical Director

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Job Summary

The Clinical Director is responsible for coordinating, managing, and providing clinical services and reports to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure the maintenance of quality care.
• To monitor the treatment and compliance of all clients.
• Ensures that accurate and current clinical records are maintained by staff.
• To conduct internal program review, patient records review, as well as conduct educational counseling.
• To assess the training needs of clinical and support staff with the Executive Director, and report said needs to the Executive Director.
• To ensure staff compliance with Federal and State regulations governing the treatment of patients, including HIPPA
• Possess a proficient knowledge base and understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction, as well as mental health/co-occurring needs. Additionally remain actively updated on current drug and alcohol trends, mental health/ co-occurring needs, and treatment updates and modalities.
• Provide intake/readmission services.
• Provide crisis intervention or supportive services to patients as needed. Refer patients to a higher level of care as needed.
• Provide interagency reports/documentation as required.
• Perform individual and peer file reviews monthly for the purposes of quality control.
• Maintain and help with a chart monitoring system; proficiency in TN WITS preferred
• Participate in or direct the efforts for community and public relations activities, including advertising and marketing.
• Attend court staffing and dockets to ensure clinical perspective is available if needed.
• Able to develop professional, helpful, and effective relationships with clients and staff members.
• Ability to function as a team leader with the ability to delegate necessary tasks for the clinic’s stability.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image to the community in representation of the clinic.
• Provide clinical insight for interns when applicable.
• Participates in and/or helps perform and attends monthly clinic in-service training.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs as needed/directed.
• Consults with clients on the creation of a written plan that determines and lists the needs of each client specific to accessing community services and aftercare planning
• Supports and participates in the education of clients on community services, treatment options, and their current plan of treatment provided at the clinic
• Assists in the facilitation of treatment plan meetings that review each client’s status and update as needed.
• Contributes to clinical care by providing clinical insight to clients across different recovery courts as well as ensuring appropriate recommendations are given to clients receiving alcohol and drug assessments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in a behavioral health profession. Appropriate work experience in the behavioral health field, as well as the criminal justice system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Advanced knowledge and skills in care management for patients in substance abuse treatment facilities. Maturity and leadership qualities.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years within a behavioral health clinic, working knowledge of specialty courts (Mental Health, Drug Cour,t and Veterans Treatment), professional licensure required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Designation (LPC-MHSP) with a minimum of three (3) years working within the behavioral health field interacting with the criminal justice system.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Email resume to Interim Executive Director Demetria Corlew at demetria@educareprograms.org

Details

• Date Posted: January 29, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Clinician
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk