Clinical Director with expertise in Electronic Medical Records Administration LISW preferred

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: This position provides clinical direction, oversight and supervision to employees providing mental health and substance abuse services including prevention, intervention and treatment in various environments. Ensures clinical documentation is timely, concise and accurate. Reviews and provides diagnosis, and co-signs documentation as required for dependent practitioners, ensures ethical standards of practice are carried out to ensure the emotional and social needs of clients are met. Plans, implements and monitors service provision including productivity of each program while providing support and utilizing evidence-based practices. Mentors, coaches, and develops external relationships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate weekly multidisciplinary treatment team and case conferences.
• Review clinical documentation including but not limited to: assessments, treatment plans, counseling, and case management notes.
• Facilitate performance improvement activities to identify opportunities for improvement and provide feedback to clinicians on an individual basis.
• Ensure reporting to both internal and external sources is timely. Reporting may include and is not limited to the agency, Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and other clinical data. Data may include but is not limited to National Outcome Measures, Brief Addiction Monitors and South Oak Gambling Screen.
• Develops, implements and monitors treatment programs in accordance with regulatory guidelines including but not limited to The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and UMADAOPs policies and procedures.
• Ensures outcomes are measured with all clinicians.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources to recruit, hire, interview applicants, trains new team members and evaluates performance through written performance appraisals.
• Effectively resolves disputes or challenges, takes corrective or disciplinary action when appropriate, develops work schedules, monitors work assignments, use of overtime, and approves leave requests.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external sources.
• Participates in community relations activities.
• Ensures staff compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164.
• Actively participates in regulatory surveys and ensures team member conformance with regulatory standards.
• Provides meaningful field placement opportunities for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises clinical staff within the department(s).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work.
• Must possess and maintain active Ohio licensure.
• Previous experience in a school-based services setting is preferred.
• Strong ability to lead, develop, mentor and coach clinicians to success
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Endurance- Sitting 6+ hours: Continuous

Walking- 1-3 hours: Frequent

Standing- 1-3 hours: Frequent

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling - 1 - 3 hours; Physically able to bend, stoop, and climb: Frequent

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - Physically able to lift, pull, and reach 10 - 125 lbs: Frequent

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling - Must have full use of hands to perform tasks: Continuous

Work Conditions:

• Office work environment
• Must be able to work during normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile
• Attendance at UMADAOP meetings, trainings, and community activities

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Satisfactory reference and background investigation