Director of Clinical Services
6 days ago
Richmond
Job DescriptionSalary: TBD Job Qualifications: Any person serving as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP/LMHP-E) with M.I.N.K.S. Youth & Family Services, LLC must agree to the following as required by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS): This service requires that candidates have a license to practice Clinical Social Work in the state of Virginia. This service/employment requires that the candidate is trained and experienced in providing psychiatric and mental retardation services including planning and documentation, in accordance with the policy and regulations set out by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), Medicaid and M.I.N.K.S. Youth and Family Services, to individuals who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or dual diagnosis. The Director of Clinical Services is primarily responsible for: • Overseeing the clinical aspects of all community-based services (Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Crisis Stabilization), • Maintaining licensing and compliance with all appropriate entities., • Monitoring and ensures counselors/therapists complete all required assignments and review forms for correct, neat, appropriate, and conformance to agency policies and procedures., • Tracking outcomes for programmatic success and growth., • Conduct comprehensive assessments when necessary. Clinical Administrative Duties: • General responsibilities include the development and implementation of program goals, promote and facilitate pre-screenings; pre, initial, and discharge assessments, reports, client ISPs, monthly reports, and supervision of staff., • Review referrals to ascertain appropriate levels of care for clinical programs., • Suggest and guide appropriate clinical interventions to staff withinprograms., • Provide crisis management consultation between clinical program staff and clients., • Ensure clients are referred and connected to community resources in the least restricted environment., • Collaborate with clinical staff on all clinical issues., • Oversee the communication of needs of clients to the consulting psychiatrist/physician. An LMHP Director of Clinical Services must ensure that he/she: • Holds two (2) outpatient psychotherapy and counseling cases and provide this service to include completing initial admission assessments, conducting intake interviews, and providing individual, family, and/or group counseling to clients with behavior, academic, and social deficits., • Complete Bio-psycho-social clinical assessments for the diagnosing of mental and emotional disorders to include DSM-V diagnoses., • Utilize these assessments to identify mental health needs for clients (children, adolescents, and adults), • Develop, review, and revise safety, crisis, and relapse plans, individualized service plans (treatment plans), progress notes, monthly & quarterly reports, and discharge summaries., • Develop treatment plans utilized to assist clients with achieving goals to resolve parent child, peer-peer, and/or adult-child conflicts;, • Treatment planning will also include case management, treatment monitoring, discharge planning;, • Provide clinical oversight of the treatment of all clients served in the department;, • Serve as administrative clinical support to Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization department; and, • Perform 15-20 hours per week of clinical services duties as outlined in job description. Supervisory Duties: • Provide clinical on-call coverage for programs at all times., • Develop on-call schedule for evenings and weekends., • Train new and existing employees in accordance with agency and program mission and values to maintain a safe treatment and working environment., • Participate in the interview process (as requested) and suggest creative recruiting techniques for clinical staff., • Complete and sign off on all necessary documentation for community-based services., • Provide on-going training as necessary., • Enforce accountability among clinical staff and adherence to the Employee Manual, as well as, following the emergency protocol for suicide/homicide, abuse/neglect and other potential safety issues., • Maintain mandatory documentation and record keeping., • Evaluate performance of staff members and recommend indicated action., • Provide emergency coverage for sickness, vacations, etc., • Complete other duties as assigned. Administrative Duties: • Remain abreast of changes within the human services field., • Problem solves crisis issues in an efficient and effective manner., • Assess appropriateness of on-going clinical needs., • Ensure staff is maintaining clinically appropriate interventions with their clients through on-going supervision (if applicable)., • Represent agency in community via conducting provider presentations, vendor/community fairs, and community meetings/associations to market programs for purpose of increasing referrals and agency visibility., • Attend and submit necessary reports to LHRC on behalf of agency., • Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy, and completeness of case files., • Participate in weekly leadership meetings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of social work, psychology, counseling, and human services principles and practices. Substantial knowledge of current social, economic, and health concerns and problems, both globally and locally. Good knowledge of individual and group behavior and of current literature and trends in the human services field. Extensive knowledge in crisis interventions, therapeutic modalities, and community resources available to meet clients needs. Astute at best practices and the implementation of supervision and management of community-based services. Experience developing and implementing programmatic budgets. Requires excellent computer, organization, and multi-tasking skills. Education & Experience: Must possess a Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, and/or in a human services related area. Doctorate degree is a plus. Five (5) years of experience in serving youth and families required. A minimum of two (2) years experience as a direct supervisor or equivalent combination of experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: LCSW, LPC, LMHP-S, or LCP registration required. The Director of Clinical Services must be an authorized Medicaid Provider and keep CAQH certification up-to-date. Possession of a computer, cellular telephone, and vehicle to use for work related travel; valid drivers license with acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance. CPR, first aid, restraint certified, and successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to fingers, handle, and/or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and/or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Demonstrate ability to participate in physical restraints, First Aid, CPR, outdoor/recreational activities (as needed), and nonviolent crisis intervention. Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Drug-free work environment. Salary: The startingpay rate for this position is based on experience.
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