Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services

JOB SUMMARYResponsible for complete oversight of the Behavioral Health Program of the facility. This includes the development and ongoing management of quality clinical services; ensuring compliance with all relevant licensing and certification standards; quality review of all required documentation including ensuring proper treatment planning; census development; ensuring proper crisis management; training, supervision, and management of Behavioral Health staff; and coordination of all services with other facility departments and administration.QUALIFICATIONSMust possess a minimum of a master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.Must have unencumbered license – L.C.P.C. (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), L.C.S.W. (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or similar.Must have a minimum of three years’ experience working with the mentally ill (or similar) population.Must have a minimum of one-year supervisory experience.Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.Must be willing to work harmoniously with all personnel.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, consultants, government agencies/personnel and the general public.Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.Must possess excellent communication abilities through listening, speaking, and writing skills.Must be able to maintain an appropriately professional manner at all times, including in intense and/or crisis situations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.Must be free of physical limitation so as to be able to participate in physical C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques as trained by certified trainer.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virusESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOversee and manage Behavioral Health Unit.Ensure quality treatment and behavioral interventions for unit, as well as for other residents in facility, whom may have behavioral/mental health issues.Ensure clinical appropriateness of all admissions to Behavioral Health Unit, as per unit policy.Ensure overall safety of Behavioral Health Unit, including ensuring that all crises are managed appropriately.Ensure compliance of all regulatory requirements as set forth by Federal, State, local and facility requirements.Ensure quality and timely completion of all required clinical documentation.Hire, train and supervise Behavioral Health Counselors (i.e., PRSC’s), if needed.Work flexible hours, as needed, based on the needs of the Behavioral Health Unit/facility.Maintain personal and professional high standards of practice.Prepare and provide clinically relevant treatment/interventions; train, supervise, and oversee staff in preparing and providing clinically relevant treatment/interventions.Intervene with problematic and disruptive behaviors; train, supervise, and oversee staff in intervening with problematic and disruptive behaviors.Respond to crisis per facility policy and procedure; train, supervise, and oversee staff in responding to crisis per facility policy and procedure.Follow and help maintain and enforce all facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; train, supervise, and oversee staff in following all facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Complete all documentation and train and oversee staff in completing all documentation as required by federal, state, local and facility requirements.Establish and follow quality assurance protocol to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.Provide regularly scheduled staff supervisions and team meetings, including trainings and in-services.Conduct regular chart reviews to ensure the quality of clinical documentation.Manage and oversee the over-all functioning of the Behavioral Health Unit, including but not limited to, training and directing staff from other departments, in coordination with other department heads/supervisors.Attend and participate in all meetings, trainings, etc. as scheduled by the facility administrator and/or Director of Operations of Clinical Programs.Attend and participate in continuing education programs and in-services.Report all signs of resident abuse or neglect.Participate in investigations of incidents in facility.Respect and enforce all resident rights.Review referrals to Behavioral Health Unit, including possibly conducting face-to-face interviews with potential residents at discharging facilities, and participate in acceptance decisions.Assist Marketing Liaisons and Department Heads with business development.Assist in providing group and individual counseling sessions, as well as case management and discharge planning services, as needed.Assist in the documentation process of all services rendered.Assist in providing crisis management services, which may include the use of C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques as trained by certified trainer.Review relevant behavioral and tracking reports daily and ensure follow-up.Coordinate services with other facility departments, as well as other professionals contracted in providing services to residents.Attend all in-services and participate in Continuing Education. Perform other related duties as assigned.GENERAL BENEFITS:Paid HolidaysPaid Sick TimePaid Time OffRetirement / Pension PlanHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceVision Insurance

Salary : $62,000 - $67,000