Provides overall direction and leadership to the clinical staff; Directs clinical components and facilitates organization-wide quality improvement and program development.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Implement all rules, policies and guidelines consistently
Maintain Facility Standards and inform Program Director of any deficiencies
Implement all facility health and safety standards
Support SUD IOP Facility's chain of command and maintain positive attitude in work environment
Maintain professionalism in interactions with staff and clients at all times and exercise maturity of judgment
Conduct in-service education and oversee all clinical staff development activities including needs assessment and training needs
Document in progress notes following professional protocol
Be available to all employees to address any concerns
Oversee clinical admission (admission assessment and preliminary treatment plan)
- Oversee individualized ISPs and initial ARTS authorization form.
- Monitor patient length of stay and extensions and inform the treatment team on any potential coverage issues.
Intervene, and assist as needed, clinically with clients
On-call for clinical emergencies and consultation
Responsible for overseeing the timely completion of the Clinical Admission notes and Master Treatment Plans for all new admissions.
Provide individual, group and family therapy
Provide psychological services as needed for clients; responsible for the provision of appropriate services
Facilitate weekly treatment planning meeting
Facilitate development of communication/organization systems to ensure efficient staff communication
Facilitate weekly group clinical supervision meeting with Clinical Staff
Review client’s records for quality of treatment documentation and planning
Participate in clinical quality assessment and improvement
Coordinate client care policy and procedure development and funnel updates to the CEO
Participate in the quality assurance and utilization review activities of the facility as directed by the CEO
Assist in the development and maintenance of program policies and procedures
Communicate with the CEO, COO and Director of Operations pertaining to all staff issues including proper staffing. Qualifications:
- Masters or Ph.D. from accredited College or University in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, etc.
- Virginia license with the ability to supervise counselors and case managers
Minimum Required Skills and Experience:
- Must possess exceptional management skills, be highly organized and able to work well with clients and professionals at all levels in the organization.
- Must have strong leadership and communication skills as well as a thorough understanding of treating clients with substance and abuse and behavioral health care issues.
- 3 years experienced facilitating substance abuse or mental health groups in either residential or outpatient treatment settings.