CLINICAL DIRECTOR

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing 24-hour management of all clinical functions of the facility and overseeing the entire admission process and/or clinical intake process. He/she is also responsible for providing effective leadership to the clinical staff, has knowledge of the organization, provides marketing support for the facility, and directs all activities within the facility in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or health-related field.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an applicable field.

Familiarity with Joint Commission standards.  

Must have two years of sobriety prior to hire, if recovering from a substance use disorder and participate in a self-help program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Obtain a CAQH and/or NPI within two weeks of start date OR obtain within two weeks of receipt date if licensure is received after start date. 

Florida Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LADC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and unrestricted license.

Mental Health

Florida Statutes Chapter 491: Governs LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT. These licenses are required for independent clinical practice and supervision in mental health settings. LADC Cannot be used as a substitute for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist for clinical director roles

Maine Requirements

Substance Use

1. A Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or a(n):

a. Registered Nurse certified as a Psychiatric Nurse,

b. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with appropriate specialization certification,

c. Medical Doctor (M.D.),

d. Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.),

e. Licensed Clinical Psychologist,

f. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),

g. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or 

h. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

2. Any individual with a credential listed in Section J (1) (a-h) above may be employed as clinical staff in a substance use disorder program only when that individual has completed one (1) year clinical experience in substance abuse treatment and a minimum of sixty (60) hours of alcohol and drug education within the last five (5) years.

3. Education accepted by the Department includes, but is not limited to, training and continuing education approved by the Maine State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, 02-384 CMR Chapters 1-9.

4. Any of the credentials listed in Section J (1) (a-h) above may forego additional education hours and experience if they possess a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) credential

Mental Health

An active and unrestricted license of the following: 

a. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 

b. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

c. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

d. Licensed Psychologist 

e. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) 

f. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) 

g. Psychiatric Nurse (RN/APRN) 

h. Medical Doctor (M.D.) 

i. Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

New Jersey Requirement

Substance Use

1. Be a New Jersey licensed psychologist with at least five years of experience in addiction services, two of those years in a supervisory capacity, who possesses a Certification of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association, College of Professional Psychology, www.apa.org/, or is a Certified Clinical Supervisor by the Addictions Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey (APCBNJ), http://www.certbd.com/pdfs/initial-applications/ccs.pdf; 

2. Be a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker with at least five years of experience in addiction services, two of those years in a supervisory capacity, who is a certified clinical supervisor by the APCBNJ, http://www.certbd.com/pdfs/initialapplications/ccs.pdf. 

3. Be a New Jersey licensed professional counselor, or licensed marriage and family therapist, with at least five years of experience in addiction services, two of those years in a supervisory capacity, who is a certified clinical supervisor by the APCBNJ, http://www.certbd.com/pdfs/initial-applications/ccs.pdf. 

4. Be a New Jersey LCADC with at least five years of experience in addiction services, two of those years in a supervisory capacity, who, in addition, holds a clinical master’s degree recognized by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, Alcohol and Drug Committee, Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. 

5. Be a New Jersey licensed physician who is certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, or is a Board-certified psychiatrist, and has at least two years of supervisory experience in addiction services; N.J.A.C. 10:161A-1.8 

6. Be a New Jersey licensed advanced practice nurse with at least five years of experience in addiction services, two of those years in a supervisory capacity, who is a clinical supervisor certified by the APCBNJ, http://www.certbd.com/pdfs/initialapplications/ccs.pdf; or 7. Have a doctoral degree in human services, mental health or social work with at least two years of supervisory experience.  

Mental Health

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, Psychiatrist (MD/DO), APN (Psychiatric) with five years’ experience in mental health services with two years supervisory experience. [N.J.A.C. 10:37E-2.6 (b)]

New Hampshire Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with an active and unrestricted license. Additional certifications in addiction treatment, such as Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), may be preferred.

Mental Health

Active, unrestricted, and issued by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice license in the following:

a. Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

b.Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

c.Licensed Psychologist

d.Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

e.Licensed Pastoral Psychotherapist

Colorado Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with an active and unrestricted license. Additional certifications in addiction treatment, such as Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), may be preferred.

Mental Health

Active, unrestricted, and issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) license in the following:

a.Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

b.Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

c.Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

d.Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Texas Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and unrestricted license. Additional certifications in addiction treatment, such as Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), may be preferred.

Mental Health

Must possess an active, unrestricted license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCDC, psychologist, or psychiatrist, in accordance with both the job and  state regulations.

Wisconsin Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) with an active and unrestricted license. Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) may be preferred.

Mental Health

A valid, active, and unrestricted Wisconsin license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, Psychiatrist (MD/DO), or Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) is required

Pennsylvania Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and unrestricted license.

Mental Health

An active and unrestricted clinical license such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist

New Mexico Requirements

Substance Use

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Psychologist; Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW); Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) – with appropriate advanced credentials; Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) – usually with psychiatry specialization (optional/rare for director role)

Mental Health

Must hold an active, independent-level clinical license. Acceptable license types include LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, LISW, Licensed Psychologist, 

Nebraska Requirements

Substance Use:

Active and unrestricted Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential. Additional supervisory certifications, such as Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), are preferred.

Mental Health:

Active and unrestricted Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) credential. Supervisory certification is preferred.

Utah Requirements

Substance Use:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC),  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Psychologist or Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)

Mental Health:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist

Georgia Requirements

Substance Use: 

LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist, psychiatrist, MD, or addiction counselor (CADC, CAADC, CCS)

Mental Health:

LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist, psychiatrist, or MD

Vermont Requirements

Substance Use

A Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC), or Licensed Psychologist

Mental Health

An active and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)

Arizona Requirements

Substance Use

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC). A certification as an Approved Clinical Supervisor is required. 

Mental Health

Must hold an independent behavioral health license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LISAC, or Licensed Psychologist along with supervisory experience and, often, an Approved Clinical Supervisor certification.

CPR certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline. 
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:

Adults or Adolescents

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

1.    Direct management and supervision of Primary Therapists, Clinical Supervisors, Case Managers, Group Facilitators and BHTs
2.    Execute clinical philosophy in programming through education, training, and clinical supervision
3.    Ensure that staff performance and client experience is consistent with highest standard of care
4.    Perform direct care at all levels of care
5.    Facilitate supervision meetings with clinical team
6.    Conduct periodic group trainings with each respective department on specific areas of job performance and conduct
7.    Assess therapists’ and case managers’ individual performance and address shortcoming and areas needing improvement
8.    Coordinate with Clinical Training & Compliance Manager to address documentation deficiencies and non-performance with therapists & group facilitators 
9.    Observe groups by all facilitators
10.    Develop training process for new personnel 
11.    Build a cohesive treatment team 
12.    Identify shortfalls in clients completing full continuum and implement corrective action
13.    Interface with leadership/ownership on organization’s vision and objectives
14.    Facilitate involuntary commitments (Marchman Acts & Baker Acts)
15.    Develop internship programs at each level of care
16.    Provides Supervision to Clinical Staff
17.    Create Group Schedule
18.    Assist with developing Program Design with Executive Director and CAO
19.    Assist with interviewing for clinical positions and other executive team members
20.    Manage budgets and stays within budgeting allocations and develop cost-effective methods to provide service
21.    Maintain an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern within budgetary constraints
22.    Ensure compliance with state licensing standards and Joint Commission
23.    Complete Quality Audits & Client Surveys follow up
24.    Attend quarterly meetings for the following committees: Clinical Peer Review Committee 
25.    Assist and comply with Joint Commission and DCF prep, and audits
26.    Review admission assessments and appropriateness for treatment
27.    Create therapist assignments
28.    Conduct suicide screenings, assessments, and reassessments per protocol 
29.    Identified as the Audit Staff for Clinical and prepare for and sit through on-site audits
30.    Ensure clinical staff meets educational/licensure requirements
31.    Provide for staff development (i.e. supervision, training, education, etc.)
32.    Attend clinical and administrative meetings to share information inter-departmentally.
33.    Meet with clinical staff weekly.
34.    Demonstrate knowledge of administrative and clinical policies and procedures, and the ability to
35.    communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.
36.    Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately.
37.    Display ability to direct and supervise Program activities.
38.    Oversee the admission and/or patient intake process.
39.    Adhere to the facility’s philosophy.
40.    Maintain an effective clinical organizational structure and delegate appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities.
41.    Function as leader of Clinical Staff Meetings.
42.    Implement plans for improvement in performance.
43.    If in Florida, complete IRAS responsibilities
44.    Evaluate the quality of the program on an ongoing basis.
45.    Expected to be on call and provide any assistance as needed for events and/or incidents after office hours
46.    Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
47.    Follow Infection Control guidelines at all times.
48.    Provide a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
49.    Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with GRNH, LLC’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.  Failure to comply with the company’s policies and procedures on client privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
50.    May access protected health information (PHI) and other patent information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties.  The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a specific client information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other GRNH, LLC operations.
51.    Expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding GRNH, LLC’s policies and procedures on client privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor.
52.    Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Texas Only:

1.    Ability to recognize signs of withdrawal
2.    Client observation and monitoring skills/ procedures
3.    Knowledge of pregnancy related complications
4.    Knowledge of complications requiring transfers
5.    Knowledge of appropriate interventions
6.    Knowledge of frequently used medications including purpose, precautions, and side effects
 

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000