Clinical Director

Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for clinical and programmatic leadership of all programs in the region. Will assist Directors with program development, performance improvement and training for all services delivered in treatment and prevention continuum. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• To provide clinical oversight and assistance to all treatment programs in the region;
• To assist the Vice President and management staff with the design of treatment programming;
• Develops and monitors the development of policy manuals for treatment programs;
• Responsible for improvement of programs designs by assuring the implementation of Performance Improvement (PI) standards, evaluations and outcome measures;
• Prepares and delivers mandatory training required by contracts and licensure;
• Works with Chief Clinical Officer to implement evidence based programming;
• Coordinates clinical activity adhering to accreditation standards;
• Reviews and aggregates clinical data and outcomes to identify clinical trends and provides analysis to the Regional Vice President;
• Assists in grant planning and initiation of potential additional funding opportunities as required; and
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Supervision of Master and PHD level interns.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be licensed as LCSW, LMFT, LPC or any other equivalent 
• A valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare vehicle insurance; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred;

Experience and Competencies:

• Experience in program coordination and training including both youth and adults;
• Must have 3 years of experience in supervision and management;
• Experience with Joint Commission on Accreditation (JCAHO) or Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is preferred;
• Excellent teaching and training skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Experience with Microsoft products; and
• Licensed social worker preferred

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor setting
• Fast paced environment
• Potential for high noise level at times
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or

without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking, sitting, standing
• Frequent driving to local or out-State operations and functions
• Occasional need to lift over 10 pounds