Clinical Director Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Clinical Director Healthy Avenues Medical Group New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time | Contract From $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Spanish Master of Social Work Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook

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Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC English Master’s degree Supervising experience Counseling Telehealth Social Work Senior level Communication skills Behavioral health Full Job Description Healthy Avenues Medical Group Our company culture focuses on personal and professional health and wellness. As a mission-driven company, how we come together and work as a team is the secret to not only our success but that of our clients. As our Clinical Director, you are responsible for overseeing an outpatient Behavioral Health facility, dedicated to providing quality professional and evidence based services, aimed at facilitating positive mental and behavioral health growth and transformation. We offer general therapy sessions, along with Psychiatry, medication management, SUD IOP, and family sessions. Your main responsibilities will be doing chart audits and documenting weekly supervisions for provisionally licensed clinicians, per agency policies and procedures to include chart reviews adherent to CARF, DHH, Commercial Payor requirements, and Medicaid and Medicare requirements. You will also lead bimonthly all staff team meetings and collaborate with leadership to prepare for CARF reaccreditation summer of 2025. The secondary responsibility of the Clinical director is to carry a client caseload and to collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that the appropriate and most cost-effective quality medical care is provided to members. Our Clinical Director is an integral part of a team committed to bettering the lives of their patients and community. Rest assured we give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role.

Qualifications:

Independently licensed clinicians ONLY (LCSW or LPC) Able to be credentialed with Commercial payors, ALL Medicaid MCOs, and Medicare Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical field Valid LA Active unrestricted license to practice, Board Certified Valid NPI Up to date CAQH Current Professional Liability Insurance Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) Experience in Addiction, SMI, SUD, Dual Diagnosis Supervisory Experience Prior experience in a collaborative role with other clinicians Excellent written & verbal communication in English (Spanish or any other language is a plus) Adaptable to technology, including telehealth software, comfortable with video communication and the use of EHR’s Telehealth experience Responsive to texts, phone calls, and emails during business hours. Solid PC skills, specifically using

MS Word, Outlook, and Excel Responsibilities:

Carry a client caseload. 50% of this role will be dedicated to seeing clients so that interns can shadow as needed and to stay up to date with clinical practices and client engagement. Help lead and/or cofacilitate SUD IOP group sessions with Interns and Provisionally licensed staff Help lead team projects and task assignments related to CARF surveys and reaccreditation Do biweekly chart audits, chart audits and administrative work can be done remotely Ensure that all clinical staff and care team members carefully observe HIPAA and other local and Federal compliance regulations Ensure charts are signed off by rendering provider within 48hrs of appointment, and that rendering clinician has included all required notes and diagnosis(es) codes Ensure that clinicians and staff are fully trained in all aspects of their work, especially with regards to charting, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and suicide prevention Provide weekly clinical supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians to assure accuracy and quality in their work AND review and sign off on their charts Guarantee all Behavioral/Mental Health providers and staff receive quarterly performance evaluations as well as other periodic evaluations as required (new hire, probationary, etc.) Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel Perform management responsibilities to include, but not limited to: assisting in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority Document and maintain clinical review findings, actions and outcomes in accordance with policies, and regulatory and accreditation requirements Oversee, monitor and assist with effective implementation of the Quality Management (QM) program; and work closely with the Utilization Management (UM) of services and associated Appeals related to children and youth and adults with mental illness and/or substance use disorders (SUD) Assist Outreach Team to develop community relationships with Hospitals, School Districts, Primary Care, etc.

Benefits for eligible staff:

Compensation is attractive and competitive 2 weeks paid time off (PTO) per year that fully accrues at the beginning of every year Major Medical Set holidays off: New Years Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Annual CME/CEU allowance

Schedule:

Onsite at least 5 days a week, for 6 hour shifts No Sundays Some Saturday availability Evenings as needed, up to 8pm

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70119