CLAYS is a CARF accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) in Prince Georges County, Maryland. CLAYS provides Diagnostic Assessments, Substance Abuse Assessments, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management, Case Management, Sex Offenders services, Ex-Offender services and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Services (PRP). We serve adults, adolescents and children with a wide range of behavioral health needs. We assist our clients with life challenges, relationship issues and behavioral health issues. Changing Lives Adult & Youth Service is seeking a Clinical Director who is independently licensed (able to practice without supervision) and who has management, supervisory and leadership skills. The Clinical Director will provide direct care by providing behavioral health treatment to children, adolescents and adults Monday through Friday at the office, home and communities of Prince George County and manage our Temple Hills and Clinton locations. Summary of Position Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing and developing the Clinical department including hiring, supervision, evaluation and scheduling. Develop, plan and implement strategies for program continuation and growth. Provide clinical training to clinical staff and interns. This position must have a positive and supportive attitude toward the agency and its overall success. This position provides both clinical and personnel supervision of the clinical staff. Must have the ability to think globally, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills Essential Duties
- Work effectively with Finance staff to coordinate efficient billing.
- Supervise and oversee all aspects of the clinical department following the agency mission demonstrated by setting departmental goals and objectives. Evaluate existing contract compliance, monitoring and reporting to ensure all goals are being met.
- Hiring, supervision, evaluation, scheduling, promotion, corrective action of paid and volunteer personnel (interns) within the department.
- Develop, plan and implement strategies to manage program growth and ensure self-funding and sustainability of the program.
- Regularly review and recommend changes in program services to meet client needs with particular emphasis on services for underserved populations, oversight of program evaluation and quality assurance functions for department including assessment of applicable legal and professional requirements and monitoring treatment plans for clients.
- Initiate, implement and monitor compliance with evidence-based practices.
- Work with other members of the management team to assure successful communication and coordination between all programs and participate in strategic planning.
- Conduct assessment and diagnoses.
- Assumes a small caseload, conduct group and individual therapy as needed.
- Participating in the marketing plan as requested.
- Regularly provide clinical training to clinical services staff and interns.
- Provide clinical, administrative, and CARF training to clinical staff.
- Provide supervision and consultation to clinical staff.
- Reviews contact notes, assessments, and treatment plan of staff and review documentation during clinical supervision.
- Coordinate client assignment to clinical staff.
- Ensuring COMAR and CARF requirements are being implemented and properly documented.
- Represent Changing Lives Adult & Youth Services (CLAYS) in a professional manner.
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures of CLAYS.
- Must have an attitude of friendliness and be able to communicate with all levels within CLAYS.
- Maintain good working relationships with all CLAYS Staff and Volunteers. Job Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a Behavioral Health field required.
- Active Licensure as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Addictions Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health community programs and services and homeless population
- Knowledge of principles and practices of all facets of an outpatient behavioral health facility.
- Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, EXCEL, ADOBE/ PDF and EHR software
Client Type:
- Adolescents/Children
- Adults
- Family Language
- English (required)
- Spanish (Preferred)'
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply Only full-time employees eligible Work Remotely Hybrid This Job Is Ideal for
Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Clinton, MD 20735