Clinical Program Director Outpatient

Come join our team of committed and enthusiastic professionals who are dedicated to supporting adolescents and their families. At Evolve Treatment Centers, we provide the highest caliber of behavioral health care for adolescents ages 12–17 who are navigating mental health or substance use challenges.

We are seeking a Program Director to lead our outpatient program in San Diego, CA. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective management, safety, and daily operations of the program, while providing leadership and clinical supervision to a small, close-knit team of clinical and support staff.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Run weekly groups, including a weekly “Multi-family Group”
• Possibly carry a small caseload of 1-2 clients. (Individual and family therapy)
• Lead team collaboration for building group curriculum
• Develop and recommend program goals and objectives; lead team in the design and implementation of appropriate plans to meet agreed-upon goals
• Conduct regular meetings with program staff to provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems
• Review client treatment plans with subordinate managers to promote optimal quality and continuity of care
• Implement appropriate corrective actions to resolve problems to promote continuous improvement in the delivery of treatment
• Monitor all program documentation of treatment plans and clinical notes for Utilization Review
• Audit client documentation weekly to confirm record-keeping system complies with all governmental regulations and standards
• Supervise maintenance of electronic medical records in compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
• Research, plan, secure approval of, and implement new or enhanced program services
  
  

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, and retain program staff by overseeing training and development
• Identify staff development needs and support appropriate training
• Evaluate the performance and competence of staff, and when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies (i.e.: Performance evaluations, PIPs, etc.)
• Ensure objectives for professional growth and development of clinical personnel are met by providing leadership and counsel
• Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures, and organizational goals
  
  

Additional Duties:

• Responsible for the supervision of the intake/discharge processes
• Facilitate and participate in Treatment Team meetings on a weekly basis to ensure implementation of treatment plans
• Assist with clinical services (community meetings, client interventions, crisis intervention, and discharge planning) as needed to support staff
• Maintain and foster cooperative working relationships with a variety of referral resources and services, community organizations and criminal justice and social services agencies
  
  

Payrate: $110,000 - $115,000 if licensed under 2 years. $120,000 - $125,000 if licensed over 2 years.

Hours: We ask that candidates be available Monday–Thursday between 9am and 7pm. Your actual workday will be 8 hours within that time frame, and at least two days each week will be scheduled 11am–7pm. Fridays will be 9am - 5pm.

Requirements:

• Licensed in California as a LMFT/LCSW/LPCC
• Exceptional clinical judgment
• Knowledge and experience in various therapeutic orientations and treatment modalities
• Knowledge of adolescence, mental health and other co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Experience in family therapy
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances. 
• 401k plans
• Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Our employees voted us as a certified Great Place to Work
  
  

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