Clinical Director

Job Overview
The Clinical Director position is a key leadership role in healthcare management, overseeing the medical management of clinical services. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with JCAHO standards, implementing best practices in patient care, providing clinical leadership and policy direction for all outpatient treatment programs, maintaining accepted standards of medical practice & compliance throughout the facility, and providing administrative and professional supervision of all staff. The main goal is to ensure that patients receive effective and organized treatment and recovery plans.

Duties

• Manage and supervise clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to optimize clinical operations
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate clinical programs for effectiveness and efficiency
• Oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation processes
• Oversee the provision of services in alignment with the program's philosophy and standards by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating services, programs, and activities.
• Monitor and conduct quality assurance activities to ensure high standards of care.
• Review and approve curricula and program materials for clinical appropriateness and authorize the acquisition of new materials.
• Work closely with medical and counseling staff to establish a comprehensive care plan for program participants.
• Supervise counseling staff in delivering family-focused, trauma-informed mental health services to in-patient community.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff working towards licensure and offer individual and group counseling sessions.
• Ensure counseling staff are adequately trained in delivering program curricula to clients.
• Supervise the assessment of new patients, schedule treatment activities, assign caseloads, and evaluate clinicians' performance.
• Review and approve all clinical documentation and conduct regular quality assurance reviews to maintain accurate record-keeping.
• Evaluate staff performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide necessary support and training.
• Serve as the liaison with families, offering recommendations for program enhancement.
• Continuously assess client needs and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
• Conduct regular chart reviews to ensure compliance with record-keeping standards and regulations.
• Participate in program development discussions and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain performance and conduct standards as per organizational expectations.
• Ensure contracts for clinical services are upheld and compliant with regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills

• The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree or higher and possess an active TN state licensure as LPC, LPC-MHSP, LCSW, or LMFT.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative management and clinical supervision is required.
• Proficiency in the insurance billing process and being credentialed with different insurance companies are essential.
• Extensive clinical background working with substance abuse and mental health is a must.
• The candidate should be collaborative, team-oriented, and demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and meticulous attention to detail are necessary.
• Computer literacy is a requirement, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person