Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Director is responsible for the supervision of the therapy team in a residential mental health facility setting. He/she consults with the CEO, Physician, and Utilization Review Department as needed. The Clinical Director maintains close communication with the therapy staff, provides any information relevant to the programs operation and assist in developing and modifying the program as a whole. He/she monitors documentation by the therapy staff in order to ensure that documentation is maintained at the highest level and is responsible to provide 24-hour management of the clinical function of the facility.
Examples of Essential Duties:
Oversight of residential program, assuring safety of clients and safety of the unit
Provide training for case managers and behavioral health tech department
Coordinate with compliance department to establish and evaluate systems of assuring documentation is
completed on time
Assist in the signing off on documentation and reviewing clinical documentation
Providing guidance to staff when clients are at risk for leaving treatment early
Providing guidance to staff for managing clients that are exhibiting extra unusual behavior and coming
up with a plan
Audit/ edit the verbiage and process for paperwork within EMR system to ensure compliance and
assistance with efficiency for clinical and behavioral staff
Find appropriate aftercare plans through research and vetting to improve case management
Evaluate patients psycho-social needs; Carry a small caseload and run groups if needed

Document history, care plans and prepare reports as needed.

Experience Requirements:

1 to 2 years of experience as an LCSW or LPC

1 minimum of year of experience in clinical staff management is required
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