What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Behavioral Health Clinical position at Isaiah House Treatment Center?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Behavioral Health Clinical provides executive oversight of all behavioral health and integrated clinical services across Isaiah House, including services delivered within FQHC settings. This role ensures that care meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across HRSA, CMS, state licensing bodies, and all behavioral health governing entities. The VP leads clinical teams in delivering evidence-based, culturally competent, and patient-centered care that aligns with FQHC requirements and supports whole-person treatment.
This position directs clinical staff supervision, enforces adherence to federal and state regulatory frameworks, and drives the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical policies, procedures, and performance standards. The VP fosters strong interdisciplinary collaboration between medical, behavioral health, case management, and administrative departments to ensure seamless integrated care.
A central priority of this role is advancing continuous quality improvement, strengthening clinical training and workforce development, and optimizing operational efficiency across all clinical programs. Through strategic leadership and system-wide coordination, the VP reinforces Isaiah House’s mission of delivering accessible, equitable, and outcomes-driven care—providing Real Hope for Addiction within both traditional behavioral health and FQHC service models.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Leadership & Clinical Oversight
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Behavioral Health Clinical provides executive oversight of all behavioral health and integrated clinical services across Isaiah House, including services delivered within FQHC settings. This role ensures that care meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across HRSA, CMS, state licensing bodies, and all behavioral health governing entities. The VP leads clinical teams in delivering evidence-based, culturally competent, and patient-centered care that aligns with FQHC requirements and supports whole-person treatment.
This position directs clinical staff supervision, enforces adherence to federal and state regulatory frameworks, and drives the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical policies, procedures, and performance standards. The VP fosters strong interdisciplinary collaboration between medical, behavioral health, case management, and administrative departments to ensure seamless integrated care.
A central priority of this role is advancing continuous quality improvement, strengthening clinical training and workforce development, and optimizing operational efficiency across all clinical programs. Through strategic leadership and system-wide coordination, the VP reinforces Isaiah House’s mission of delivering accessible, equitable, and outcomes-driven care—providing Real Hope for Addiction within both traditional behavioral health and FQHC service models.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
- Licensure:?LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
- Experience:?Minimum of?5–7 years in addiction treatment, with at least?3 years in a leadership role.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with?CARF-accredited?organizations.
- Strong background in?policy development and program evaluation.
- Familiarity with?trauma-informed care?and co-occurring disorder treatment.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and organizational skills.
- Expertise in?substance use treatment methodologies?(CBT, DBT, MAT, trauma-informed care).
- Knowledge of?insurance reimbursement models and managed care.
- Proficiency in?EHR systems and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent?problem-solving, organizational, and communication?skills.
Leadership & Clinical Oversight
- Supervise and manage all clinical staff, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and termination when necessary.
- Oversee, supervise, and ensure quality assurance for all mental health and?AODE?clinical services, including both direct patient care and record-keeping.
- Ensure adherence to?HIPAA,?ASAM,?CARF,?DMS,?OIG, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee clinical programming at all Isaiah House facilities, including?Targeted Case Management (TCM), APSS, and therapeutic services.
- Conduct ongoing performance evaluations and productivity reports for all clinical staff, including supervisors.
- All clinical activities shall be performed within the scope of the staff member’s professional credential and supervision agreement as defined by applicable Kentucky licensing or certification boards. Provisionally credentialed staff perform clinical services under active supervision by a qualified clinical supervisor.
- Collaborate with the?Compliance Department?to conduct clinical chart audits, ensuring adherence to?county, state, and federal regulations.
- Work with?Medical Records and Compliance to perform?reviews and audits?of clinical documentation.
- Ensure clinical service delivery aligns with?AODE, OIG, ASAM, CARF, FQHC, and DMS?regulations.
- Review and revise clinical policies and procedures?at least annually?in collaboration with the UR team.
- Recruit, train, and supervise graduate interns, acting as a liaison with university internship programs.
- Provide and coordinate?clinical training?for all staff on mental health, AODE, and other relevant treatment modalities.
- Develop and oversee ongoing?staff competency training?to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate?clinical operations and treatment programs.
- Collaborate with the?VP of Programs?to establish and update policies and procedures.
- Participate in Staff Meetings, and graduation ceremonies and other meetings as needed.
- Assist in?long-term strategic planning?in coordination with senior staff.
- Maintain proficiency in the?Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, assisting in training and daily operations as needed.
- Act as a?liaison?with community service providers and agencies that support Isaiah House clients.
- Facilitate?weekly Departmental Meetings?to ensure coordinated implementation of treatment plans.
- Ensure?continuity of services?by arranging coverage for absent clinicians due to illness, personal days, or vacations.