Clinical Director - Baltimore, United States - LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

Description

Alternate Title(s):

Clinical Supervisor, Director, SUD Director, Treatment Coordinator


COMPANY:

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center


DIVISION:

Operations


DEPARTMENT:

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (SUD) and Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC)


UNIT:

n/a


BENEFITS:

Paid time off which accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Healthcare insurance or reimbursement up to a predetermined amount.


ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 5 aka Administrator


ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

assigned counselors


CLASSIFICATION:

Full-time 40 hours per week. OT Exempt due to Professional Employee Classification. W-2.


WORK SCHEDULE:

work at assigned location Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (see daily task log of typical work schedule below)


COMPENSATION RANGE:

Compensation ranges between $ $40.00 per hour; and is commensurate upon experience, expertise, company budget, and verified credentials.


ANTICIPATED TRAVEL:
40% of the time. Mileage or a additional travel stipend is paid if using your own vehicle.


SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Clinical Director oversees day to day counseling related clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while also managing administrative tasks related to clinical operations.

SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct random weekly in person observations of counselors rendering services giving feedback/coaching as needed.
• Complete mental health focused diagnostic assessments and addictions focused diagnostic assessments (H0001) for clients initially and every 6 months thereafter as assigned/scheduled.
• Review, correct and/or sign off on service document cosign requests.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure counselors complete treatment plan reviews/update and lab work reviews/order updates per policy and checklist standards.
• Assist with interviewing and training new staff within your scope.
• Attend meeting with your supervisor Friday's at 10:00 AM weekly.
• Responsible for carrying out services and supports that meet the clients medically necessary mental health needs reflected in the client's individual treatment & rehabilitation plan (ITRP) promoting independence, freedom of choice and overall wellness
• Collaborate with the client's therapist, nurse case manager, mental health case manager, psychiatrist and other persons involved in the client's care as needed
• Be available to clients in the event of a mental health crisis while on duty
• Carry out any other work related functions requested by the supervisor
• Participate in team meetings as scheduled

UNSCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor
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• Represent the organization in the community and build relationships with other healthcare providers, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Participate in community outreach activities and educational programs to promote health and wellness.

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Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery
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Assist the supervisor with any work-related tasks as requested
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Collaborate with and serve as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed
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Responsible for following regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well
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Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested
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• Advise the supervisor on the development and implementation of protocols to better enhance the efficiency of day to day operations effecting change when approvals are made.
• Troubleshoot and abate any issues that could adversely affect the daytoday operations.
• Report to the Supervisor daily and as requested. Report deviation of operational standards to CEO daily.
• Collaborate with department leaders, external landlords, vendors, utilities providers, housing related external entities and supervisees regularly as needed.
• Have knowledge of Policies and Procedures of the company.
• Maintain a working knowledge of COMAR as it pertains to assisted living and other residential regulations within the scope of services rendered by the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and regularly drive a motor vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work is performed in an office.


DISCLOSURES:

The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria cons