Clinical Program Director

November 22, 2024
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Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    November 22, 2024
  • Location
  • Expiration date
    December 22, 2024

Job Description

Description: The Program Director is responsible for the management, safety, and operation of all aspects of program services provided at our outpatient location. The incumbent will also provide supervision to a small and intimate clinical and support staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry a caseload of 2-3 clients (as needed), including individual and family therapy
  • Assess potential clients, determine, and recommend the appropriate level of care
  • Run weekly groups, including a weekly “Multi-family Group”
  • Lead team collaboration for building group curriculum
  • Develop and recommend program goals and objectives; lead team in the design and implementation of appropriate plans to meet agreed-upon goals
  • Conduct regular meetings with program staff to provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems
  • Periodically review client treatment plans with subordinate managers to promote optimal quality and continuity of care
  • Implement appropriate corrective actions to resolve problems to promote continuous improvement in the delivery of treatment
  • Monitor all program documentation of treatment plans and clinical notes for Utilization Review
  •  Randomly audit client documentation to confirm record-keeping system complies with all governmental regulations and standards
  • Supervise maintenance of electronic medical records in compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
  • Research, plan, secure approval of, and implement new or enhanced program services
  • Interview, hire, and retain program staff by overseeing training and development
  • Identify staff development needs and support appropriate training
  • Evaluate the performance and competence of staff, and when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies (i.e.: Performance evaluations, PIPs, etc.)
  • Ensure objectives for professional growth and development of clinical personnel are met by providing leadership and counsel
  • Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures and organizational goals
  • Responsible for the supervision of the intake/discharge processes
  • Facilitate and participate in Treatment Team meetings on a weekly basis to ensure implementation of treatment plans
  • Assist with clinical services (community meetings, client interventions, crisis intervention, and discharge planning) as needed to support staff;
  • Maintain and foster cooperative working relationships with a variety of referral resources and services, community organizations and criminal justice and social services agencies


Qualifications:

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California.
  • Experience with teenagers.
  • 2 years of mental health experience.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.


Compensation: $135,000-$145,000  licensed with more than 2 years of experience,  If licensed less than 2 years, Associate Director/Senior Clinician – San Jose, $125,000 plus full benefits up to $5,000 sign on bonus!
If licensed – Up to a $10k sign on bonus

Schedule: Full-Time,  9am-7pm, need to be able to work between these hours. Open to considering candidates who are interested in a 4/10 schedule.