Clinical Director - San Diego, United States - Public Health Management

Description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Oversight & Program DevelopmentHelp develop and implement the Bridge clinical program and philosophy that integrates mental health and drug and alcohol treatment services as well as family therapyHelp develop a family therapy treatment model and implement a training program for Bridge staff in family therapyProvide regular supervision to Bridge/Villa therapists and Outpatient program therapistReview all treatment plans, progress notes and clinical records; ensure that documentation meets appropriate clinical and regulatory standards and reflects best practices in clinical careCoordinate all clinical activities, in collaboration with the Deputy Director, Operations Director, Program Nurse, and Medical DirectorCoordinate specialized training for therapists and program staff in relevant clinical topics and treatment interventionsHelp develop and revise all clinical policies and protocols (to include defined interventions and management of a variety of DSM-IV disorders)Provide guidance and training to therapists and residential staff on relevant behavior management techniques that support the Bridges program philosophy and therapeutic milieu; help ensure the effective operations of integrated Treatment Teams that include residential staff, therapists, and educational staffHelp develop and implement specialized programs to meet clients changing needs, including manualized treatments and specialized curriculum; facilitate special topic groups, as neededParticipate in weekly management team meetings, therapists staff meetings, and case consultationsAssessmentConduct comprehensive diagnostic and psychological evaluations/assessments, as needed, and provide written documentation of evaluation/assessment findings


QUALIFICATIONS:
D., Psy. D. in clinical or counseling psychology or social work with three years post-degree experience or Masters degree in psychology, family therapy, social work, education, counseling, or related human services field and at least five years of directly relevant experienceLicensed or license-eligible in the State of Pennsylvania (if licensure is available in particular discipline)Certified in the use of the PA Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) for adults or eligible for PCPC certificationProficiency in DSM-IV diagnostic nomenclatureMinimum of three years supervisory experienceMinimum of three years experience in developing and conducting therapy (individual and group), particularly with adolescentsProficiency in multi-modal and cognitive-behavioral treatment models, including case conceptualizations, treatment planning, and implementationThorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions and appropriate treatment modalities, particularly for adolescentsThorough knowledge of family therapy treatment modelsExcellent oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of and adherence to all state, city and program policies and procedures#J-18808-Ljbffr