Clinical Director (Clinical Services)

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Service Director

Classification: Exempt

Rate of Pay: $65,000
Schedule: 40 hours week, flexible scheduling, occasional evenings and part of on-call rotation

Job Summary:

The Clinical Director shall oversee clinical services across the agency and provide supervision for therapists. They shall function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary care team.   

Responsibilities:

• Oversee CEDARS Clinical Services according to the mission, goals, and policies and procedures of CEDARS Youth Services.
• Be responsible for the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of CEDARS therapists and interns. 
• Plan and facilitate program enhancements and quality improvement activities. 
• Assist with the preparation of the annual program budget and monitor revenue and expenses for the program.
• Assure compliance with all credentialing, insurance/managed care requirements, and accreditation standards.  
• Provide weekly clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists and interns.
• Work in collaboration with program leadership to identify the mental and behavioral health needs of CEDARS clients/families. Oversee the implementation of trauma-informed clinical supports and interventions within programs to best meet client needs.
• Conduct mental status exams, initial and annual diagnostic assessments, and provide clinical oversight of formal therapy services for identified clients. 
• Maintain a client caseload for outpatient therapy services. Develop and implement a treatment plan for assigned clients and families based on assessed needs and maintain complete and accurate client records for all assigned cases.  
• Connect clients with appropriate services and ancillary support through referrals to community providers and coordination of care that promotes whole person wellness
• Provide program-specific and agency-wide training to CEDARS staff as needed.
• Participate in on-call clinical support rotation.
• Obtain approved continuing education hours needed to maintain licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of CEDARS.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients served by this organization and professional boundaries in the provision of services. Treat all clients with dignity and respect.

Requirements:

• Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with relevant clinical experience. 
• A genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families CEDARS serves. 
• Ability to represent CEDARS in a positive and professional manner.  
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 
• General knowledge of computers and software. 
• Have a valid Nebraska driver’s license and a good driving record.  

Education Requirements (All)

Master's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount