Clinical Director/ DHMCA Position Available In Duval, Florida

Clinical Director/ DHMCA Wayne Halfway House, Inc./Duval Academy – 2.8 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Intake Mid-level Master’s degree Analysis skills Supervising experience Counseling Psychology Clinical Social Worker Organizational skills Communication skills Negotiation Time management Full Job Description Wayne Halfway House is committed to the belief that every moment of every day is critical for each of our youth. We train our employees to always be a positive example for those around them. Through constant effort and encouragement, we believe our residents will receive a life-changing impact, which will lead them to future successes.

General Information:

The Designated Mental Health Clinical Authority (DMHCA) will be under the direction of the Corporate Clinical Director and will be primarily responsible for ensuring appropriate coordination, implementation, and oversight of mental health and substance abuse services (therapeutic services) for the residents of the facility, as well as conduct intake assessments, as requested.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide regular oversight to therapists providing therapeutic services for an individual caseload of clients.
• Seek and identify therapeutic training for therapist.
• Verify the intake process after admission to program to evaluate client’s physical or mental condition, based on review of available client information and interviews with client.
• Provide regular therapeutic services for an individual caseload.
• Conduct intake process after admission to program to evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition, based on review of available client information and interview(s) with client.
• Complete psychological assessments as requested by DCS.
• Provide a clinical diagnosis for clients, as necessary, through use of DSM-5 and consultation with clinical management.
• Participate in team meetings, as requested, to provide updates on treatment goals.
• Complete documentation for resident case records in a timely manner and provide to Program Case Managers.
• Perform crisis interventions with clients when necessary.
• Follow all applicable policies of Wayne Halfway House, Inc.
• Demonstrate competence in cultural knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity.

Required Skills and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and youth.
• Ability to prioritize tasks. Education and Experience
• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution required in a field related to Human Services.
• Must have a current valid license in the state of employment.

(Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and family therapist)

NO FELONY CONVICTIONS.

Must pass a drug screen and background check and maintain eligibility for continued employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person