Clinical Manager

Department: LMCPISL - Adult Intensive Residential Program's
Reports To: Residential Director
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO: Lou Masterman CenterPsychiatric Individualized Supportive Living Programs (Adult IRTS)

Salary Range: $63, 120.00/year

Job Summary

Community Counseling Center is seeking a Clinical Manager to oversee clinical admissions and treatment services for our Adult Residential programs. This leadership role involves providing clinical guidance to staff, direct supervision of Residential CSCs and assisting with clinical supervision of Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based mental health services for residents. The Clinical Manager will play a critical role in treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and program compliance with DMH, CARF, and agency standards.

This is a behavioral health leadership position ideal for a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) with a Master's degree and licensure (LPC, PLPC, LMSW, or LCSW) who is passionate about clinical supervision, integrated care, and supporting adults with mental health needs in a residential setting.

Essential Functions

Clinical Management: Guide the planning and delivery of clinical services, actively participating in staff meetings, treatment team discussions, and residential program meetings to ensure seamless program operations.

Client Care and Therapy: Conduct initial and annual assessments, develop and update personalized treatment plans with residents, and provide individual and group therapy while overseeing the group therapy schedule.

Staff Supervision and Training: Supervise and train Residential Community Support staff, offering ongoing feedback, training, and, when necessary, corrective discipline to support their professional growth and performance.

Admissions and Discharges: Review referrals to determine eligibility, complete admission justifications, and manage discharge planning, including thorough documentation to ensure smooth transitions for residents.

Program Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all clinical documentation meets DMH, CARF, and agency standards, conduct weekly clinical reviews, set observation protocols (e.g., 15, 30, or 60-minute checks), and collaborate with the PISL/IRTS BHT coordinator on monthly reports.

Collaboration and Support: Work closely with treatment team members and external providers, respond to residents clinical needs during work hours, and be available for occasional after-hours phone support for clinical emergencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services-related field
• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
  • Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Therapist (LPC or PLPC) or Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)
    • CCC will accept verified NCE or LMSW passed exam for provisional licensure.
• Valid driver's license (Class E for Missouri or equivalent) and current auto insurance
• Must obtain or be eligible to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in clinical supervision and mental health treatment planning preferred.

The Agency

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a trusted provider of behavioral health and wellness services in Southeast Missouri since 1974. As an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, we serve individuals and families across five counties with a full continuum of mental health and substance use services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.

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