Clinical Director
- Full-time
Position Overview :
The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing all clinical services provided and program development at Horizon Recovery. This position involves managing a team of therapists, ensuring high-quality care, and adhering to all regulatory and ethical standards. The Clinical Director plays a key leadership role in driving clinical initiatives, enhancing therapeutic outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for adolescents and their families.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Clinical Leadership & Management
o Oversee all clinical operations within the adolescent behavioral health program.
o Supervise, mentor, and provide ongoing training to the clinical team, including therapists, case managers, and support staff.
o Ensure that clinical services are evidence-based, client-centered, and align with Horizon Recovery's mission and values.
o Conduct regular case reviews and provide clinical supervision to assess treatment progress and provide feedback.
2. Program Development
o Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programming for adolescents with behavioral health challenges.
o Integrate innovative therapeutic approaches and modalities that are age-appropriate and tailored to the specific needs of adolescents.
o Collaborate with other departments to create a seamless care continuum for adolescents.
3. Compliance & Quality Assurance
o Ensure that all clinical services comply with state and federal regulations, as well as professional ethical standards.
o Oversee the documentation process and ensure that clinical records meet legal and organizational standards.
o Lead quality assurance initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
o Ensure all clinical operations align with Joint Commission standards to support continuous accreditation readiness and quality care.
o Maintain full compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) regulations across all clinical programming and documentation.
o Provide bi-monthly clinical oversight and documented supervision to all BHTs and BHPPs to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to clinical standards.
4. Compliance & Quality Assurance
o Provide direct clinical care to adolescents and their families as needed, including individual, group, and family therapy.
o Manage clinical crises, provide guidance to staff in crisis situations, and ensure the safety of all clients and staff.
o Serve as the clinical point of contact for external stakeholders, including families, referral sources, and insurance providers.
5. Collaboration & Communication
o Act as a liaison between the clinical team and other departments such as administration, admissions, utilization management, and billing.
o Maintain open communication with families and caregivers, providing regular updates on treatment progress and addressing concerns.
o Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including schools, healthcare providers, and referral agencies.
6. Staff Development
o Recruit, hire, and evaluate clinical staff performance.
o Develop and implement training programs for clinical staff to ensure ongoing professional development.
o Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
7. Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work (MSW), Psychology (with a Clinical or Counseling focus), Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT).
- Active Independent clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the state of Arizona.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a clinical setting.
- Strong understanding of adolescent mental health issues, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage and resolve crises effectively.
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing behavioral health services.
LOCATION : Phoenix, AZ 85023
WORK SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday
SALARY : Between $100k-$120k
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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. This job description outlines the essential functions of the position; individuals must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this role.
EOE / M / F / V / D
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