Clinical Manager

Description

• Oversees all aspects of the clinical services of a clinic
• Consults with superior on a regular basis to keep her/him up-to-date on program performance and needs
• Facilitates regular meetings to ensure staff is kept well informed and provides treatment team leadership
• Provides direct client care as assigned, which may include individual, family, group therapies, discharge planning, and phone contacts to parents and referral sources
• Coordinates with outside clinicians, medical director, and/or nurse regarding client treatment issues, professional consultations, or medication evaluations
• Completes and submits to superiors all required reporting to include Quality Assurance reports
• Completes utilization reviews on program clients and documents appropriate
• Collaborates with Program Director for the establishment of clinical program content and delivery of service
• Audits client charts regarding clinical documentation
• May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
• Participates in program development and interacts with other staff regarding difficult cases and psychiatric emergencies
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
• Responsible for adhering to department budget and may participate in development of such
• Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
• Participates in program staff and planning meetings as required
• Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support your department and/or the company

• Provide the best customer care possible
• Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
• Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers.
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry.
• Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or relative field, or Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Must be a licensed 1-2 years as a LCSW, MFT or licensed by the appropriate Board as a Clinical Psychologist to practice independently at the highest level possible. Licensed for two years preferred
• Proof of: valid CA driver’s license, valid auto insurance coverage as well as proof of education are required

• Minimum of five years of experience with inpatient, outpatient, and/or mental health care and two years post-licensure experience required.       
• Must have direct clinical and case management experience, group leadership experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy. 
• Short Doyle knowledge preferred and First Aid Certification may be required. 
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and direct work of others and excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Intermediate level PC skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and communication skills are a must. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time