Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $115-$125k per year
Position : Clinical Director
Type / Shift : Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation
- Base Salary : $115-$125k per year
Benefits :
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)PTO (Sick, Vacation)Equity Shares(ESOP)Program Details :
The Program is a 14-Bed Crisis Stabilization Mental Health Residential Facility. This program will treat high acuity clients with mental health disorders such as : Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, etc.Due to the nature of the clients treated at this program, and the relevant governing body (DSS and DHCS) requirements, candidates with a background of treating mental health clients in a crisis setting are strongly preferred.Key Responsibilities
Training clinical staff on key job responsibilities (incl. Client intervention, peer review, therapy modalities, clinical documentation, AMA blocking, utilization reviews, etc.)Ensuring clients are receiving the highest quality of care and programs remain in full compliance with all state, licensing, and accreditation requirements at all timesDrive positive client and business outcomes through increased lengths of stay, continuation of care, and facility censusDeveloping operational processes and training materials to improve the clinical effectiveness of relevant residential and outpatient programs (e.g. intake, medication, therapy schedule, case management schedule, etc.)Provide clinical expertise, oversight, initiative, and leadership on a daily basis, including the supervision of associate Therapist as neededStep in for key positions (e.g. Program Directors / Managers, Therapists, Group Facilitators) and take on a caseload whenever necessaryQualifications & Skills
License / Credentials : LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or functional equivalent (required)Education : Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)Experience : 3+ years of mental health experience and 1+ year(s) of management experience (required)Additional : Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR / First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan(required)Key Qualities :
Blend of clinical expertise and business administration skillsStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityCompassion for clients and employees in all interactionsEmotional stability under pressureExceptional leadership skills and execution capabilitiesCompany Description
Akua Behavioral Health is Californias leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Masters and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.
