What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director - Behavioral Health position at New Horizon Youth and Family Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director - Behavioral Health to lead our behavioral health programs with passion and expertise. In this pivotal role, you will oversee clinical operations, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health and behavioral care. Your leadership will foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovative treatment approaches, cultural competence, and patient-centered care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals and families navigating mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental challenges with our at-risk community. The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of behavioral health practices, clinical supervision, and program management to drive excellence across all service areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to behavioral health staff, including therapists, case managers, and support personnel, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Oversee intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing patient care documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care for diverse populations including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Manage crisis intervention protocols, crisis management procedures, and emergency response efforts to ensure safety and effective resolution of urgent situations involving mental health or behavioral crises.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focused on mental health counseling and child & family counseling.
- Collaborate with families, schools (including special education), medical providers, community agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive case management plans that support client progress.
- Monitor clinical outcomes through data collection, research initiatives, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with clinical research standards.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work (MSW/DSW), psychology (PhD/PsyD), counseling or related field from an accredited institution.
- Valid licensure or certification in mental health or behavioral health practice (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) required; additional certifications in addiction counseling or applied behavior analysis are a plus.
- Proven experience working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.
- Strong background in behavioral therapy techniques including CBT, ABA, motivational interviewing, CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases), ICD-10/ICD-9 for diagnostic evaluation.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience managing clinical teams within a behavioral health setting; ability to foster professional growth through clinical supervision.
- Expertise in crisis management and crisis intervention strategies for mental health emergencies across diverse populations.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems; proficient in medical documentation and medical terminology relevant to mental health conditions.
- Excellent client communication skills; ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and those experiencing complex mental health or substance use challenges.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards; experience working within hospital or community-based settings is preferred.
Join us to lead compassionate care delivery that transforms lives! This role offers an inspiring environment where your leadership can shape innovative programs that empower individuals on their journey toward wellness. We value energetic professionals committed to making a difference through expert clinical practice combined with strategic management skills.
Pay: $72,800.00 - $83,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,800 - $83,200