CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Company: Crittenton Services for Children and Families
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Clinical DirectorPosition Summary:

Oversee clinical services to all clients and coordinate with program and various department staff as well as program contracted/affiliated agencies. Essential Duties

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care. Maintains a professional environment that is consistent with contractual agreement and established agency policies.
• Work in partnership with program staff to ensure the integrity, consistency and quality of the program.
• Review, monitor and approve clinical program spending consistent with established budgets and business policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical planning and implementation with other departmental staff and the Program Vice President.
• Implement and monitor clinical policies and procedures, which have been established by the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
• Manage clinical services including coordinating and facilitating coverage when necessary.
• Study interrelationships between personnel assignments and clinical needs, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Contribute to the clients' treatment planning and case management services.
• Responsible for internal Mental Health chart audits and chart preparation for external audits.
• Participate in weekly meetings with other directors to coordinate and address program and clinical issues.
• Be available for administrative 24-hour on-call consultation and direction; in addition may have to respond to the residential site to provide crisis intervention.
• Coordinate review of client placement meetings with the Program Director.
• Liaison to the Program Vice President for policy and procedure changes.
• Participate in interviewing, orientation, training supervision and performance reviews of Therapist and Practicum Students as assigned.
• Assist in presenting and promoting program goals to community support groups and others.
• Maintain a professional environment that is consistent with existing contracts, licensing regulations and established policies.
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Education/Training: Ph.D., MSW, MA or MS in related field of human services. Two years post license clinical experience working with adolescents, children and their families. Proven experience in organizational tasks and supervision, planning and implementing staff training.
  
  Licensure: Ph.D., LCSW or MFT license Additional Requirements:
  • Individual must have proven ability to assess and plan for the clinical needs of the clientele.
  • Must possess a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
  • Completion of BBS approved clinical supervision course in order to supervise trainees/associates.
  • Must maintain ability to provide clinical supervision including maintaining clinical practice (i.e. practiced psychotherapy or provided direct supervision of trainees, associate clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists or professional clinical counselor who perform psychotherapy for at least two (2) years within the five (5) year period immediately preceding supervision).
  • Bi-lingual Spanish proven proficiency will result in additional stipend to base pay.
    Salary Range : $93,600 - $102,960 (Exempt)
    
    The posted pay scale for this position serves as a general disclosure. Actual pay offered within the range will be dependent on individual factors such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

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