Overview

Responsible for the management of clinical and clinical/administrative operations of the assigned residential program. Ensures the development and implementation of evidence-based programming and treatment strategies. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to a staff of mental health professionals who establish and maintain a positive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of the agency. Oversees service delivery and meets all administrative, legal and program requirements as mandated by state regulations and all operating contracts. Works in cooperation with residential, case management, psychiatry, nursing, education and other professional service areas. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities. Participates in the intake evaluation and selection process for assigned programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership in support of treatment implementation and the collaboration of clinical staff with all team members
• Oversees the development of therapeutic programming and ensures the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment strategies that are in compliance with best practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that services are provided that are consistent with individual needs, best practice guidelines, IEP directives and all operating contracts.
• Provides direct clinical services, as needed or requested, including, but not limited to, development of behavior modification programs, case consultation, therapy, risk assessment, and crisis management.
• Ensures the timely completion of all clinical paperwork.
• Ensures clinical staff compliance with training requirements.
• Ensures communication of clinical information between all team members, both internal and external.
• Assumes the role of the on-call administrator for the Woodlands program. Completes incident reports as required. After receiving appropriate training, conducts HCSIS investigations.
• Reviews clinical data and evaluates treatment/program efficacy.
• Conducts intake assessments and participates in the admission process for assigned programs.
• Participates in the development of affiliations with regional colleges, universities, and/or other care providers and funders.
• Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance/risk management, licensing and accrediting activities as directed in cooperation with the Quality Improvement department.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with Woods’ management, colleagues and subordinates.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in psychology or closely related field with Pennsylvania Psychologist license (preferred) or license eligible or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field and Pennsylvania licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) required. 
• Three years’ experience in a clinical leadership or management role.
• Residential experience preferred.