Regional Clinical Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Official Position Title:

Working Job Title:

Status:

Licensed Therapist for Outpatient Services

Regional Clinical Director

Exempt

Immediate Supervisor:

Chief Medical Director

Positions Supervised:

All Assigned Outpatient Services

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The minimum education required to be a Clinical Director is a master's degree with a LISW-S or

equivalent license from the state of Ohio that is valid and up to date. Previous experience in a

mental health clinic or similar organization with a residency in a psychiatry program. Fluent in

Spanish is a plus. Background check is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Life Solutions South of Ohio is a fast-paced working environment due to the high demand for

services. The Regional Clinical Director will work full time during regular business hours, based on

the agency's hours of operation. The Regional Clinical Director will be expected to be on-site as

well as occasionally travel to the agency's four campuses (Cincinnati, OH, Dayton, OH, and

Canton, OH).

Regional Clinical Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities of the Clinical Director include the following:

Administrative/Supervisory

Required to turn in weekly recorded minute meetings with Chief Medical Director

Required to maintain 15-20 billable hours (Assessment(s), Individual Counseling, Case

Coordination)

Hire Clinical Staff

Provide administrative oversight of both therapists and qualified mental health specialists (QMHS)

· Delineate responsibilities through task and client assignments

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• Coordinate with program supervisors and directors to improve client care and employee

performance/satisfaction

· Complete reports and documents related to productivity and administrative duties

Participate in supervisory level meetings to create/manage policy and procedure on site

• Participate in Managerial level meetings to collaborate interdepartmentally

• Facilitate and participate in continuing education opportunities

Facilitate bi-weekly agency-wide clinical staff meetings

• Network with and attend community events with

Clinical (Indirect care)

Regional Clinical Job Description

•Provide clinical supervision of both therapists and qualified mental health specialists (QMHS)

• Assist therapist in the development of Individualized treatment plans, Safety plans, transition

plans and titration of services, and discharge plans of clients.

Oversee crisis intervention program and team

• Assist in psychiatric and therapy preceptorships and assist interns in gaining increased

knowledge on community based mental health; coordinate as needed with intern faculty

supervisors and LSS employees.

Develop standardization of psychotherapy progress notes

• Liaison between therapist and client / client's family and participate in the psychoeducation of the

client's condition

Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on psychiatric

healthcare

• Continued review ITPs and DES and conduct quarterly chart review audits

Oversee the update and maintain patients' health record and charts, maintains master

client lists

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Client and staff correspondence

• Maintaining general office standards

Clinical (Direct care)

• Provide crisis intervention to clients by assessing client behavior, documenting their behavior,

and making decisions in an individual's best interest.

• Work with individuals/families/couples utilizing therapeutic modalities based on individual need

Assist clients in obtaining and maintain stability through coping and developing a support system

Review patients' medical history and collect additional information

Evaluate patients' emotional, behavioral, and mental state through discussion, observation.

Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments and therapeutic modalities

• Advise clients on how to cope with mental health conditions

SKILLS

The Regional Clinical Director should be punctual and have a professional demeanor and

appearance, be friendly, courteous, and interact well with people from diverse backgrounds.

The Regional Clinical Director is expected to review and follow the policies of the Life Solutions

South, serve as role model, and demonstrate effective communication, leadership, and clinical

expertise.

The Regional Clinical Director is to provide feedback on the therapist's clinical performance and

other clinical related activities and encourage the therapist to demonstrate the use of theoretical

frameworks for care and decision making.

The Regional Clinical Director is expected to provide an open and inviting environment to enhance

the therapist's cultural competency and maintain open communication with the executive

leadership of Life Solutions South.

The Regional Clinical Director also should be proficient with Mac computers, Google docs,

Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, data entry, Zoom Communications

(videoconferencing) as well as basic typing. The Clinical Director should have knowledge of

various mental health treatment methods, excellent organizational and multitasking skills, great

interpersonal skills, strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients, and the ability to work

collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team and agency staff.

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44115