Benefits:
Competitive salary
Training & development
401(k) matching
Clinical Director Job Description
Position Overview
To be a Clinical Director You MUST HAVE A CLINICAL LICENSE IN SOCIAL WORK OR PROFESIONAL COUNSELOR. The Clinical Director oversees clinical operations, staff management, and regulatory compliance in the organization. They ensure high-quality patient care, develop policies, and maintain accurate records. Their leadership drives improvement and supports the organization’s success.
The Clinical Director will be responsible for but not limited to:
Overseeing daily service provision with direct care staff & daily operations of the office.
Providing training to all new employees of AGAPE.
Providing comprehensive training for staff of AGAPE (general training and clinical training).
Providing training to therapists to complete client intakes.
Providing oversight of evidence-based training and consultation for AGAPE medical staff.
Reviewing clinical documentation for relevance and accuracy of diagnosis per DSM-5 and admission.
Maintaining relationships with referral sources and other partnering agencies.
Assuring that referrals received are completed correctly, meeting the service requirements.
Overseeing completion of Initial and Concurrent Authorizations, and accuracy of AGAPE discharges and data entry.
Reviewing files for proper documentation (Notes/Assessments/IRP/Intake Packets etc.).
Providing supervision to direct care staff pertaining to service delivery, documentation submission, etc.
Conducting quality documentation review for direct care staff.
Managing administrative staff in relation to quality assurance activities (Quality Calls/ Surveys).
Handling service delivery, communication, and other problems between clients, families, and counselors.
Communicating with Executive Director, Human Resources, Quality Director, and Rehabilitation Specialist.
Onboarding new direct care therapists as needed, fielding resumes, interviewing, conducting intake meetings, assigning cases, and monitoring referrals and completion.
Assigning cases to staff and monitoring employee caseloads.
The Clinical Director will:
Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth.
Assume responsibility for budgeting and resourcing.
Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs.
Recruit employees to ensure the department is staffed with qualified personnel.
Assign cases and create schedules for all employees.
Coordinate and supervise staff, providing constructive feedback.
Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development.
Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary.
Monitor compliance with legal guidelines, internal policies, and quality standards.
Level of Education/Training/Qualifications:
The Clinical Director must have:
Have at minimum a Licensure (LCSW-C or LCPC).
Have 3 to 5 years of work experience in management and a Mental Health Agency that provides services to clients with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Be able to work 40 hours a week.
Physical Demands: Regularly walk, stand, or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and regularly drive a motor vehicle.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office.
Disclosures: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The job’s responsibilities/tasks may be modified and/or expanded over time. Human Resources will inform the personnel members when changes in the respective job descriptions are made.