Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director specializing in Behavioral Health Outpatient Treatment Centers (OTC) to lead our clinical team with passion and expertise. This pivotal role involves overseeing comprehensive behavioral health services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes mental health and behavioral wellness. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in mental health counseling, clinical supervision, and management, with a focus on diverse populations including children, adolescents, and individuals with developmental or neurodevelopmental disorders. Join us to make a meaningful impact on lives through innovative behavioral health practices and compassionate leadership.
Duties
- Lead and supervise the clinical team to ensure adherence to best practices in behavioral health, including psychotherapy, group therapy, and case management.
- Oversee patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical record standards.
- Develop and implement clinical protocols utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Coordinate intake processes for new clients, ensuring thorough assessments and appropriate treatment placements.
- Manage clinical operations within the outpatient setting, including scheduling, staff supervision, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Facilitate ongoing staff training on topics such as social work principles, cultural competence, trauma-informed care (including PTSD), and working with co-occurring disorders.
- Collaborate with families, schools, community agencies, and healthcare providers to support holistic client care plans.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation using electronic health records (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives to improve service delivery models and contribute to the advancement of behavioral health knowledge.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field; licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- Extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health conditions; experience with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is highly preferred.
- Proven supervisory experience leading clinical teams within outpatient or hospital settings.
- Strong knowledge of diagnostic evaluation tools including ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems; CPT coding experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, crisis intervention techniques, and handling complex cases involving substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for medical records management; proficiency in medical terminology is essential.
- Excellent communication skills for client engagement and multidisciplinary team collaboration; experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds is valued.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance standards such as HIPAA regulations.
Join us as a Clinical Director - Behavioral Health OTC to lead innovative programs that transform lives through compassionate care! Your expertise will empower individuals on their journey toward mental wellness while fostering a supportive environment for your team’s growth and success.
Pay: $84,412.63 - $101,658.22 per year
Work Location: In person
