Job Title: Clinical Director
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Dana Point, CA
Company: Alter Health Group

Job Summary:

Alter Health Group operates a series of evidence-based residential treatment centers for primary mental health and substance use disorders. We are a leader and innovator in transforming lives and are establishing a new level of care in substance abuse addiction treatment and primary mental health.

The Clinical Director's principal function is to lead a team of compassionate staff to care for individuals suffering from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders. The Clinical Director oversees, assigns, coordinates, and assists staff in providing scientifically based counseling services to clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed in good standing as an LMFT, LCSW, Ph.D., PsyD.
• Good clinical understanding of substance use disorder, adult mental health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a DHCS licensed substance abuse residential program required
• At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Masters Level Degree in Psychology

License and/or Certifications:

• LMFT, LCSW, PhD, PsyD
• Experience in a substance abuse and psychiatric treatment setting
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws

The Clinical Director primary responsibilities will be the following:

• Ensuring proper care is being provided in accordance with program guidelines, developing and providing ongoing clinical and administrative staff development and program planning
• The Clinical Director collaborates with licensed and non‐licensed direct clinical service staff and consultants in the administration of services in low, moderate, and high acuity patients and participants
• The position requires cooperation with the participants' independent primary care and/or psychiatric providers, in an effort to coordinate care for the effective treatment of complex and multiple diagnoses
• Effective at developing master treatment plans and discharge planning to ensure positive treatment outcomes. Able to create and develop evidence based treatment programming and curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the program director and implement behavioral health quality assurance processes
• Evaluate and conduct assessment on treatment procedures and provide professional consultation and leadership to the clinical team.
• Recognize situations requiring the creative application of clinical skills
• Ability to manage and supervise clinical staff and train staff on clinical intervention strategies, treatment planning and screenings as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and participant information in a professional manner
• Carries a small caseload to counsel clients individually or in groups on planned or experimental basis and in emergencies
• Adheres to Joint Commission accreditation and DHCS compliance standards/guidelines
• Proficient in EMR system and ASAM documentation Criteria.
• Advanced computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical/Health
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Sick Days
• 401(k) Matching

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• High acuity unit

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid LMFT, LCSW, Ph.D., or PsyD license with the BBS?
• Have you worked in either primary mental health or behavioral health care settings?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical Director: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations