Clinical Director

Clinical Director

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Richmond State Hospital :

Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed dating back to 1890. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services. Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service. Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $71,500.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Serve as a primary clinical leader to assist the Superintendent and Medical Director in ensuring exceptional patient care.
• Manage, oversee, and maintain clinical operations at the facility.
• Provide clinical supervision, as necessary, while maintaining integrity of individual scope of practice based on clinical license.
• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to Clinical Department Heads, staff providing clinical services, and other subordinates as assigned. Supervisory duties will be assigned, in collaboration with the Superintendent, to include direct and indirect supervision of direct care areas of the hospital, based on local facility identified needs.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures pertaining to patient care, programming, and treatment in accordance with available data, the Joint Commission standards, and CMS standards.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and consultation pertaining to data-driven initiatives, evidence-based practice, active treatment concepts, and services that support this agency and DMHA's mission and vision as well as ensure continued accreditation compliance.
• Provide administrative leadership to ensure consistent administrative oversight, consultation / decision-making, and reporting requirements are met.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure the clinical needs of the organization are met / maintained (e.g., develops interview questions, participates in the interview process, identify / prioritize staffing needs, etc.).
• Development and implementation of standardized discipline assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes to meet Indiana's unique needs and accrediting body standards / reporting requirements.
• Maintain license and progressive fund of knowledge to promote evidence-based care / treatment, accreditation compliance, and quality services within the organization.
• Serve on hospital committees and workgroups as assigned or appointed; may participate in review of abuse allegations as determined by facility processes.
• Direct and facilitate multi-disciplinary, inter / intra-agency performance improvement teams and initiatives.
• Ensure statistical data is outcome driven, analyzed, and effectively communicated to enable quality clinical programming and administrative decision-making.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and / or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success :

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either :

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :