Clinical Director - Community Based Services - Youth

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Clinical Director - Community Based Services - Youth

Job Code: 13391

Location: Saco 04072

Department: ACT Team

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Summary:

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Responsible for the overall direction of the assigned program/department(s). Ensures that the program/department’s staff, policies and processes support and enhance the achievement of the organization’s mission, vision, and goals/objectives.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes the vision for all of our Clinical services in Community based youth programs across the organization and the flexibility to navigate the changing treatment environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research on evidence-based and promising practices, and instills this information in all aspects of the role.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and enforces policies, business rules, programs, standards, and management plans for the area(s) of responsibility and ensures that all are in compliance with accreditation, licensure, federal, state and local statutes and/or requirements. Is knowledgeable of and enforces all human resource and organization policies.
• Provides input into the development of the annual budget for the program/department(s). Once approved by the CPO and Board, Director implements and monitors the budget(s) throughout the fiscal year. Develops and implements Level 3 corrective action plans for the budgets as necessary.
• Actively monitors productivity expectations of the programs, implements as necessary interventions to address productivity deficiencies and keeps Senior Director aware of productivity outcomes.
• Involved in hiring direct reports. The Director would monitor and continuously evaluate their performance to ensure effective selection, orientation, clinical supervision and training of staff and volunteers.
• Assures that each direct report has a valid and accurate job description. Reviews these job descriptions on at least a bi-annual basis for relevancy and appropriateness.
• Oversees and evaluates staff performance by planning performance goals, coaching/counseling, and monitoring staff behaviors at all times. Regularly assesses the work and time required to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities of all direct reports and adheres to standards of best practice.
• Manages employee relation issues in area of responsibility in collaboration with CPO.
• Provides professional leadership to all direct reports. Supports staff by transmitting technical knowledge and skills; teaching work management, communication, and conflict management skills; and determining when staff need to acquire additional skills for performance improvement.
• Fosters the CARE initiative set forth and provides ongoing support of CARE trainings/concepts.
• Communicates the importance of and implements risk management efforts throughout assigned area(s) of responsibility in collaboration with the Senior Director(s).
• Supports and enforces the organization’s safety and health policies by personally participating in required safety training programs, by ensuring that identified safety hazards in program/department work area are corrected in a timely manner, by responding promptly to staff safety concerns, and by reporting all accidents to the Human Resources Department.
• This position could provide direct clinical care as needed.
• On-call expectation (shared with other clinical leadership).
• Will need to complete clinical assessments, to include referral/admission work.
• Provide clinical supervision to direct reports and other clinicians as needed, including supervision for licensure.
• Facilitate group supervision with clinical staff.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage at all times in all programs.
• Supervises residential supervisors and ensures ongoing TCI implementation, monitors and responds to staff and client feedback, and oversees day-to-day operations of the programs.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to behavioral healthcare services and/or discipline of responsibility.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• LCSW / LCPC / LMFT
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• At least five (5) years of related clinical experience.
• Assessed competence in the role assumed
• Demonstrated track record of success in supervising a team of professional clinicians.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in an organization’s CQI process.
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing trend data in management planning efforts.
  
  

Full -Time Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Employee discount program Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs
• Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts
• 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute