Clinical Director

The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the safe development, rendering and review of therapeutic care provided to the clients we serve. The Clinical Director provides guidance and coordinates care with all members of the client’s care team, including therapists, psychiatrists, adjunctive therapists, medical care providers and all direct care staff. The Clinical Director supports the program and staff alignment with Anew’s core values and principles, and oversees delivery of the facilities scope of services, including the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of clinical staff. The Clinical Director oversees a Quality Program that gathers empirically supported data and outcome-based information used to inform the goals of the Clinical Department. The Clinical Director serves as the Administrator for the Campus (Outpatient AZ LIC facility) and is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that support the organizations adherence to AZ Administrative Code licensing requirements, including the applicable regulatory standards. The Clinical Director works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Milieu Director.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for embodying and fostering a culture of inclusiveness and belonging that is grounded in our program’s core values and principles.
• Is directly responsible to the governing authority for the daily operations and all clinical services provided at the facilities various locations.
• Designates in writing an individual to serve as the Administrator when the Clinical Director is not on the premises.
• Service as the Administrator for the AZ LIC Behavioral Health Residential Facility (BHRF).
• Ensure the RBHF Facility’s adherence and compliance with AZ and Care Home LIC requirements.
• Updates policy and procedures, in collaboration with the Clinical Director, as required and in accordance with the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Oversee the health care management services for clients at the RBHF and our outpatient campus. This includes development and oversight of policies related to medication- management, physical health care coordination, and other medical needs as required.
• Serves as the designated Administrator for Anew’s Campus (AZ LIC Outpatient facility)
• Responsible for hiring, evaluation, training, disciplinary actions and termination of all clinical staff.
• Proficiency in integrated, evidence-based individual and group treatment modalities for behavioral health clients in a residential setting.
• Provides direct client care services and groups as necessary due to census or program and/or client considerations.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff to ensure the integration and delivery of clinical services maintain an alignment to the company’s overall goals, core values and principles.
• Defines, implements, and periodically reviews the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards for the clinical program(s).
• Responsible for program development and planning.
• Oversees regular program monitoring and evaluation efforts, including weekly and monthly chart auditing and signatures on required chart documents.
• Develops, implements and maintains program curriculum using evidenced-based treatment and utilizing best practices in collaboration with the CEO and Chief Clinical Advisor.
• Provide coaching and professional development to all staff, with particular attention to core competency levels and integration of services between the Clinical team client support staff and clinical contractors.
• Provide in-service training to staff and/or trainees on topics as needed.
• Support personnel training in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Is the point person for the electronic health record and regularly completes audits to ensure accuracy and timely documentation.
• Supervise therapists and contracted clinical service providers, as indicated.
• Knowledgeable of state and county licensing and regularly monitors for compliance within the regulations.
• Provides periodic administrative reports based on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, fiscal reporting others as required.
• Acts as the program liaison to all referral sources.
• Fully understand and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Professionally, ethically, and compassionately relates to clients, families, referral sources and staff at all times.
• Meet timeliness expectations of completing work as scheduled, demonstrating self-paced performance and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Meet quality expectations of accuracy, completeness, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Write clear and concise statements summarizing client’s feelings, presentation and response in clinically significant encounters.
• Model appropriate interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, and boundaries.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviors of clients, and promote social interaction by conversing with them, participating in activities with them, etc.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and relational issues.
• Reports any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Report resident abuse and neglect.
• Attend and participate in assigned and required training, supervisions, and weekly meetings.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural, lifestyle, age, gender, and sexual orientation, diversities of clients and staff and apply knowledge of age, gender, and multicultural counseling skills.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed LMFT, PhD or PsyD.
• Five (5) years of clinical care experience in a psychiatric/mental health treatment, preferably in a residential setting.
• Specific, required, current, and active licensure, registration, or certification must be maintained in good standing.
• Preferred candidates should have a sound understanding of mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and milieu therapy.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use various software programs.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed. Flexibility and adaptability in schedule are essential.