This is where you change your story
At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!
Who are we?
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare is a leader in the behavioral health industry. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare offer a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof.
Who are you?
Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.
We might be a perfect fit for you!
As the Clinical Director you will oversee the operations of the Clinical department and the delivery of quality/best practice clinical services. Tracks and trends information obtained through performance improvement activities and uses information gained for quality improvement.
Essential Duties Include:
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Leadership:
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Serve as a leader to the clinical teams by providing support, guidance and information. Administrator on Call as required.
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Program Oversight:
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Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements and share with staff to ensure their understanding of and adherence to these requirements.
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Ensure the program operates in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state and local agencies, the standards, rules and regulations of various accrediting and approval agencies, including Joint Commission and according to current narrative/schedule, admission/discharge criteria and all other applicable policies, procedures and plans.
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Monitor units and program functioning through attendance at staffing/team meetings and management by walking around.
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Provide reports as required to administration and external funding and regulatory entities.
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Assessment/Individual, Family & Group Therapy:
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Reviews appropriateness of admissions.
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Respond to complaints from patient, family member or staff regarding clinical services, or delegates this responsibility to the appropriate clinical staff person in accordance with the patient's confidentiality/rights.
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Assure that psychosocial assessment, individual, family, specialized and group therapy is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and modalities recognized and accepted by the behavioral health field.
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Maintain oversight of direct clinical practice ensuring therapists and ancillary clinical staff creates and follow an individualized treatment plan per patient. Work with nursing, clinical and medical staff to determine when specialized assessments are needed for patients.
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Oversee documentation of clinical services to ensure they meet all standards.
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Program Development/Refinement:
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Develop new programs as requested.
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Modify existing programs using feedback received from clinical and nursing staff, patients, referral sources and other involved entities to improve service effectiveness, availability and delivery.
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Research and implement best practice program models.
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Budget Management:
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Actively participate in strategic planning and budget development.
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In conjunction with the Executive Director, formulate flexible staffing plan for clinical programs.
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Ensure that the program operates within budgetary staffing and expense guidelines.
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Assist with proposal writing when necessary and identify potential funding sources when possible.
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Educate clinical team and staff supervised regarding their operating budget and seek input when preparing for new annual budget.
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Performance Improvement:
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Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities per requirements of accreditation, licensure, funding and administration.
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Oversee data collection, analysis, and quality management activities related to performance improvement initiatives.
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Supervision:
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Hire, orient, and train and supervise direct report staff.
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Provide a departmental orientation that is specific to the functions of the department and the job responsibilities of the staff member.
Education and Experience:
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Minimum of a Masters Degree in a Behavioral Health discipline or related field.
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State Clinical licensure in good standing or ability to obtain within 90 days post hire. State Psychology License accepted in lieu of State Clinical License.
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Two years experience in supervision / administration in a behavioral health setting preferred.
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Certified by ABBHE to provide Clinical Supervision or obtain within 90 days of employment preferred.
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Minimum of four years experience conducting individual, group and family therapy.
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Good understanding of diagnostic categories and assessment instruments, with ability to develop program and services according to the needs of the patient population served.
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Knowledge of State and accreditation requirements.
We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.
Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to [email protected].
