Director of Clinical Services

SUMMARY

Clinical Director reports to the Program Director, s/he is responsible for the supervision and leadership of the clinical staff and clinical department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Responsible for supervision and management of the clinical supervisors and senior counselors; including their hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, discipline, and terminations, as well as training activities.
Organize and lead weekly case conference meetings to assess patient progress.
Organize and lead clinical staff meetings weekly and monthly all staff meetings with RSS.
Evaluates and monitors program activities (e.g., counseling, seminars and workshops, work assignments).
Organize and ensure the clinical schedule is being adhered too and make changes as needed.
Assist the clinical supervisors with training the clinical staff on all aspects of job responsibilities including chart documentation and record-keeping.
Ensures that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are adhered to by staff.
Complete weekly chart audits to ensure compliance and address any concerns with the clinical staff.
Responsible for the internship program and ensuring that the social work and casac interns are oriented to the program and assigned supervisors and task supervisors.
Complete weekly payroll and ensure staff are working their documented hours.
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

Leadership
Initiative
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
REQUIRED EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Independent license issued by NYS, i.e. LMSW or LMHC
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing, preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum five years of experience working in substance use disorder treatment
Minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role
Familiarity with OASAS regulations and those of other relevant bodies (i.e., housing providers, Department of Social Services, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.