Clinical Director - Preston Harris Group

Job Description:

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of the substance abuse treatment facility. This role encompasses ensuring compliance with state regulatory requirements, program development, financial management, accreditation standards, program marketing, staff recruitment and supervision, policy development, and evaluation. Additionally, the Clinical Director provides supervision, performance reviews, and coordination of all program services. This position also assists in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and readiness for state visits.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises all clinical staff activities to ensure adherence to the clinical model, including monitoring groups, therapy sessions, and ancillary services as needed.
• Provides regularly scheduled individual and group supervision sessions with each member of the clinical team and maintains notes of these sessions. Frequency to be determined with the Chief Clinical Officer.
• Audits charts for timeliness and quality of progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and summaries on a scheduled basis.
• Works closely with Chief Clinical Officer to develop and deliver sophisticated and effective treatment to those we serve.
• Collects and analyzes data, tracks KPIs, provides written and verbal reports as requested.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and BHT Supervisor to deliver excellent client care.
• Works with Utilization Review Department to address billing needs. Responds to inquires from billing promptly.
• Participates in the recruitment and interview process for clinical staff.
• Completes performance appraisals for clinical staff on an annual basis and works with Human Resources on employee performance management throughout the year.
• Provides staff development and training opportunities and monitors the compliance of staff credentialing. Maintains training plans for all clinical staff according to NJ State standards. - A MUST HAVE (Credentialing)
• Familiarity with and adherence to all Joint Commission standards that impact clinical programming and staffing.
• Networks with other organizations to increase the referral base. Develops relationships with local clinical leaders.
• Leads Flash and MDT meetings.
• Evaluates quality of program on an ongoing basis and develops cost-effective methods to provide and enhance services.
• Promotes a culture of safety for clients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Participates in clinical or leadership on-call rotation, as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health related field required.
• Professional clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent).
• Working towards drug and alcohol certification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the SUD field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Drug and alcohol certification through state board (CADC, CAADC, ADC, AADC or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: 90-100k Annually

• Health, Dental etc.
• Paid time off
• The opportunity to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives, but in the recovery community as well.
• Solid Staff Development Program
• Independence, responsibility, and an opportunity to be a change agent in the recovery community.
• Great working environment
• Growth opportunities
• And more

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