Director of Clinical Services

Job description

In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, oversees the strategic direction, implementation, and execution of the organizations clinical services. Provides direct employee supervision of clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides all services in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Center and in accordance with applicable professional code of ethics.
- Implements and/or maintains clinical procedures and clinical records to meet requirements of State and Federal licensing authorities as well as all contracted vendors
- Assure compliance with policy and procedures, code of ethics, applicable rules, regulations, licenses and/or certification for Rule 29, Rule 47 and/or other requirements.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of program requirements and reporting standards; updating and using relevant knowledge to implement changes to procedures as needed.
- Assure that outpatient mental health services are properly documented and billed, and work effectively with the billing office and other staff in this area.
- Is a part of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee which oversees the r overall quality assurance of the center. Assist in developing and monitor external and internal quality assurance and compliance measures and in the implementation the Peer Review processes.
- Work with the COO to be responsible for all current program content, program evaluation and contract maintenance insuring all client and contracting agencies needs and contractual requirements are met.
- Work with the Training Director on In-Service training and agency staff development to meet the continuing education needs of the Clinical Department.
- Provides clinical supervision for the Clinical Department and other departments on an as needed basis.
- This position is expected to carry a small caseload to remain current with the expectation of the field. Provide individual, group, family and/or psychotherapy, (within limits of experience and educational background), including emergency services as necessary to meet the needs of the clients and the Center.
- Compliance with all reporting mandates including duty to warn, child protection and vulnerable adult situations, and ombudsman incidents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in Behavior Science field from an accredited university/college.
- Minnesota licensure in one of the following: LP, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC.
- Four years of experience supervising staff in the delivery of mental health services.
- Proven excellent supervisory, verbal, written, organization and interpersonal skills.

• Full Time
• Accrual of up to 32 days PTO/year
• Competitive Pay