Clinical Director

3 days ago


West Des Moines, Iowa, United States UCS Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Clinical Director

UCS Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Director to lead our behavioral health programs. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing treatment counseling programs that cater to individuals with behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversee day-to-day behavioral health operations, ensuring compliance with licensure, accreditation standards, and all regulatory guidelines.
  • Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
  • Provide direction and leadership to Clinical Supervisors within the department to ensure they are effective leaders, capable of managing their teams, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Direct, supervise, and evaluate supervision of clinical and direct-service personnel addressing clinical decision-making, clinical documentation quality and timeliness, ethics and legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards, promoting continued professional growth, and ensuring they deliver culturally competent care.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of a master's degree in a human services or related area (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology). Must either hold or be eligible for independent clinical licensure in the state of Iowa. Acceptable licenses include: LISW, LMFT, LMHC, licensed Psychologist.
  • Must be experienced with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria, HIPAA, and 42 CFR part 2.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a clinical supervisory or leadership role, with experience in managing teams in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong clinical and administrative judgment, with the ability to quickly and effectively respond to critical incidents or urgent matters. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team-oriented, interdisciplinary environment.
  • Strong organizational leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams, and oversee clinical operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of and/or experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and its application in behavioral health treatment is highly desirable.
  • An understanding of various professional roles within the behavioral health industry and the corresponding scopes of practice is preferred.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Daily schedule may vary based on what patient needs, team member needs, or job duties demand.



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