Clinical Director

Full of Life Recovery Center, a leading substance abuse treatment facility located in the heart of New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead the clinical operations of a behavioral health program. The ideal candidate is a licensed, seasoned professional with strong leadership abilities, a deep understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. This role will oversee all clinical staff, ensure program compliance, and help build a strong, cohesive, and mission-driven clinical team from the ground up.

This role requires the candidate be a CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor) through the Addiction Professionals Certification Board, or dually licensed as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW with a LCADC.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities and Skills Summary

• Ability to supervise all clinical staff members and activities, which include monitor groups, individual therapy, and charting to maintain the highest standard of quality and effectiveness.
• Ability to coordinate with program administration.
• Ability to work with Utilization Review Department.
• Ability to organize professional development and training in individual therapy, diagnosis and assessment, group therapy and charting/documentation.
• Ability to monitor and assess staff morale and develop ongoing plan to build team spirituality and continuity.
• Ability to participate in the recruitment and interview process to determine the appropriateness of prospective clinical staff members.
• Ability to maintain records and documentation relative to clinical staff.
• Ability to evaluate and appraise each member of the clinical staff team based on specific performance standards, on a timely basis. Completes a written narrative during performance or annual review, which identifies strengths and weakness, areas needing and improvement, and performance goals to be achieved.
• Ability to communicate appropriate information from meetings conference and committee.
• Ability to work with CEO to arrange professional staff coverage to meet the needs of the unit.
• Ability to adhere to the center’s philosophy, goals and objectives of facility.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professional and caring attitudes and behaviors toward co-workers, patients, and guests.
• Ability to contribute to effective teamwork by combining skills and energies in a coordinated manner, keeping a positive interaction.
• Ability to make timely request for annual leaves and reports for sick leave according to facility’s Policy.
• Ability to establish and achieve realistic goals within position.
• Ability to ensure and maintain the confidential nature of all patients and facility activities.
• Ability to maintain an effective clinical organizational structure and delegate appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to function as leader of multi-disciplinary Clinical Treatment Team/staffing meetings.
• Ability to implement plans for Performance Improvement.
• Ability to evaluate quality of program on an ongoing basis and develops cost-effective methods to provide services.
• Ability to deliver direct patient services, such as primary therapist, performing individual and group therapist sessions, and documentation of each event, as needed.
• Ability to provide for staff development (i.e., supervision, educational, etc.)
• Ability to facilitate communication with ancillary services and oversees case management services.
• Ability to attend clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information.
• Ability to develop and implement staff schedule.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and physicians.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of administrative, personnel and clinical policies and procedures, and ability to comply and communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedure; ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
• Ability to maintain an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern within budgetary constraints.
• Ability to be responsible for ensuring clinical staff meets educational/licensure requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to follow Infection Control Guidelines at all times.
• Ability to report personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Nurse.
• Ability to complete and forward copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Safety/Risk Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Active clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of New Jersey.
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or dually licensed with a LCADC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with co-occurring disorders.
• Previous experience in clinical supervision and program development.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities for substance use and mental health disorders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation compliance.

Our Commitment:

At Full of Life Recovery Center, we are committed to our staff’s professional growth and development. We provide a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of recovery treatment. Join us in our mission to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives, free from the grip of substance abuse.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• New Jersey issued LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (Required)
• LCADC (Preferred)
• CCS from Addiction Professionals Certification Board (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000