What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at Riverbend?
Location
Glenice Sheehan
The Opportunity
Riverbend is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to oversee all clinical operations at our Glenice Sheehan residential treatment program in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. You will be an integral player in our clinical team and work collaboratively with executive leadership and other clinical directors to
establish and maintain best clinical practices across all Riverbend residential programs. You will be
supported by and report to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Skills Required:
You are an established team player and leader with the personal and leadership skills to
elevate your team and peers. You possess at least one year of experience in a clinical leadership
role. You have proven ability to maintain composure and exemplify your team grace under pressure.
You possess excellent organizational skills and can maintain prompt delivery of administrative
scheduling and documentation.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee and or supervise all program staff in cooperation with the Program Director.
2. Responsible for the oversight and monitoring of clinical services provided within the program.
3. Responsible for maintaining current DPH Licensing criteria and adherence to the agency’s best
internal practices, policies and procedures, and quality standards.
4. Responsible for oversight and management of program referrals, waitlists, and intakes.
5. Acts as liaison between Riverbend and all outside agencies
6. Facilitates clinical team meetings
7. Track and complete all insurance authorizations through Medicaid and BSAS billing systems.
8. Facilitate biweekly individual/ group supervision of all direct reports.
9. Responsible for the oversight and implementation of the weekly Activity/Group schedule;
delegation of staff to facilitate and carry through the approved curriculum.
10. Complete performance evaluations for direct reports.
11. Audit the EHR to ensure all direct reports are completed documentation in a timely manner and
nothing is missing
12. Follow evidence-based treatment protocols.
13. Engages all residents by understanding and addressing their needs, whether within or outside
the scope of work.
14. Attend all required agency-wide meetings and training and completes assigned training by their
due dates
15. Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and agency information in accordance with
federal and state laws and funder requirements.
16. Responsible for the program and residents’ safety, ability to respond to emergencies at any
time.
17. On-call responsibilities, including being available to respond to crises and emergencies during
off-hours
18. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
1. Direct reports for this position are counselors/ case Manager/medical staff.
2. Indirect reports of this position (collaboration with Program Director) are Recovery Specialists
and Interns.
Competencies:
1. Excellent organizational training, and time management skills
2. Strong verbal & written communication skills
3. Working knowledge of MS Word & Excel and Electronic Health Records.
Required education and experience:
1. Master’s degree in social work, Sociology, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or Public
Health.
2. Five years of clinical experience working in substance use and or Mental health field
3. Current CPR
Preferred Education and experience:
- 1. License: LICSW, LMHC, LADCI, LMF