Primary Therapist

Position Overview

The Clinical Director reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for ensuring that clinical activity meets agency standards, program personnel follow agency policy, and performance standards for clinical accountability are adhered to. The position collaborates with the senior leadership team at regional and corporate management levels to create a culture of “best practices” to ensure that appropriate and the highest standard of care is provided in the safest environment. This position is responsible for the clinical management of all programs, maintaining fidelity to Integrated Substance Use Treatment and other culturally relevant evidence-based practices.

• This position is for an Inpatient Treatment Facility managing clinical staffing, supervision, and programming for all substance use services (detox and residential). The ideal candidate will have experience in an inpatient SUD or inpatient MH setting in a leadership or supervisor capacity.

Position Title: Clinical Director

Location: San Marcos, Texas

Reports To: Executive Director

Department/Sub-Department: Clinical Dept

Position Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Assures timely clinical documentation through the department.
• Assures clinical providers are consistent in their application of clinical documentation to be able to measure and report on Clinical Outcomes.
• Monitors program budgets/metrics developed with the Executive Directors and subsequently with the senior leadership.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and maintain program integrity. Design and implement changes when necessary to carry out mandates by accrediting and regulatory bodies.
• Ensures the most effective Behavioral Health treatment approaches are utilized, developing new treatment models.
• Monitors internal and external regulatory and clinical standards; productivity and quality assurance efforts; meets contractual reporting requirements and performance standards. This position must understand their state rules and regulations about clinical functions.
• Builds, maintains and complies with policies and procedures related to all clinical program operations.
• Leads and oversees clinical supervision, training, and ongoing education.
• Provides group clinical supervision to the staff, including initiating and facilitating critical incident reviews and staff debriefings.
• Available for crisis consultation as needed.

Leadership

• Provides effective leadership to staff members, particularly in recruitment, interviewing, selection, performance management, retention, and professional development. This position is required to maintain adequate staffing to meet their needs, including the action of networking and recruiting.
• Meets with staff members to ensure open communications, provide guidance, and allow quick problem resolutions.
• Responsible for employees’ work environment and providing leadership for initiatives to improve/maintain a positive work climate.
• Supervises, trains, coaches, and mentors all clinical staff (Therapists, Case Managers, Student Interns) to achieve established goals.

Program

• Establishes strategic vision and oversees implementation at the treatment services level.
• Provides overall programmatic and clinical oversight to assure consistency and continuity in the provision of services.
• Responsible for program development, initiation, and implementation of programmatic changes and adjustments through weekly clinical team meetings with program managers.
• Linkage and coordination of services and components within the agency.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance with state licensing requirements, HIPAA, and specific on-site program operations as assigned.
• Assists with program development and ensures compliance with policies and procedures directly related to risk and funding mandates.
• Liaison with appropriate departments, community agencies, and private practitioners

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Fiscal and Administrative

• Works with the COO, Executive Director, and EVP to participate in budget development and management of all funding sources.
• Along with the COO, Executive Director, and EVP, serves as program advocate with the town/county/state, other agencies, and industry groups as well as externally.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and well-informed executive decisions.

Clinical Program Management

• Ensures that direct services are of the highest quality possible (within the resources available), are client-centered, and provide optimal outcomes using best practice interventions.
• Provides ongoing assessment of service needs and emerging trends in the field and recommends changes in services as appropriate.
• Participate in strategic planning, program development, program expansion, and project management for behavioral health and related program services.
• Assists with the professional development of program staff, including coordination of clinical staff training program. Includes maintaining training schedules and providing annual training in conjunction with HR.

Competencies

• Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.
• Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence, and positive cultural identity, including:
• Knowledge of referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and community providers.
• Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural agencies that can provide services to patients and families.
• Knowledge and competency in problem-solving, stress management, ethics, and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:
• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
• Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:
• Confidentiality
• Patient Rights
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Discrimination

Education & Work Experience

Required - Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or a Human Service-related field.

LPC-S, LPC, LCSW-S, LCSW, or LCDC

Inpatient Substance or Mental Health Experience Required

Schedule

Mon- Fri; On Call Weekends

Physical & Travel Demands

Lifting 20 lbs

0% of Travel

Work Location: San Marcos Tx (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $90,000+ (Negotiable)

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time