Clinical Director

Discovery Behavioral Health • $93K — $98K *

Stamford, CT 06902In-Person

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Qualifications

Master's degree or higher required.
Active professional license required.
Ability to supervise unlicensed clinicians.
Preferred two years of mental health experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee quality and improvement of clinical program aspects.
Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings for effective communication.
Train new clinical staff and coordinate training efforts.
Maintain clinical employee schedules with the Executive Director.
Ensure ongoing employee training and adherence to mission.
Lead or co-lead daily clinically oriented groups.
Communicate with referral sources for patient continuity of care.
Facilitate transfers to higher levels of care as needed.
Conduct clinical outreach and program tours when required.
Supervise pre-licensed therapists and provide consultations.

Benefits

Full-time employment status with a stable schedule.
On-site work environment in Stamford, CT.
Monday to Friday schedule with on-call responsibilities.
Professional development opportunities through training.
Engagement in a collaborative clinical team atmosphere.

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Clinical Director is responsible for the supervision and clinical oversight of the program.

Essential Job Functions:

Oversees and ensures quality of clinical aspects of the program and takes initiative to make improvements.
Supports in facilitating weekly treatment team meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication, including proper oversight of client progress and ensures a team approach is being utilized.
Trains all new clinical employees within their scope and coordinates training with clinical team members.
Supports Executive Director in maintaining clinical employees' schedules to ensure appropriate clinical presence.
To provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
Supports in facilitating monthly employee trainings ensuring that all mandated trainings are completed throughout the year.
Maintains a client caseload as dictated by census.
Leads or co-leads clinically oriented groups every day. Provides clinical oversight of groups.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
Facilitates client transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
Participates in clinical outreach and facilitates program tours as needed.
Facilitates Multi-Family, Family Program and/or Family Weekend.
Supervises all pre-licensed therapists within the program and provides clinical consultation, as needed.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

Master's degree or higher required.
License required.
Must be able to supervise unlicensed clinicians.
Two years mental health experience preferred.

Employment Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, and as needed with on-call responsibilities
Work Location: On-site - Stamford, CT
Compensation: Pay Range: $93,000-98,000 annually

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Discovery Behavioral Health is a health care treatment center that specializes in mental health and addiction services.

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