Clinical Program Director - Behavioral Health

The OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in a related field.
  • Current and unrestricted state licensure.
  • 5+ years of experience in mental health management.
  • Passion for personal growth and development.
  • Proficiency in clinical modalities and computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage clinical, administrative, and facility functions aligned with financial goals.
  • Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Supervise clinicians and provide oversight to clinical assistants.
  • Conduct mental health assessments and implement treatment plans based on evidence-based protocols.
  • Lead facility projects in accordance with executive directives, budgets, and timelines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k match to support your retirement planning.
  • Investment in your professional development with reimbursement for CEUs and paid ongoing training.
  • Positive work environment emphasizing integrity, accountability, teamwork, and diversity.
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership within the organization.
Full Job Description
Your Role:
  • Licensed Therapist Required: You must be a licensed therapist to qualify for this position
  • Evening Hours: The position requires evenings.
    • In-Person, Monday to Friday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Compensation: Base Salary: Depending on experience and licensure plus a quarterly bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k match, and more.
  • Investment in Your Development: Receive up to $400 reimbursement on CEUs per renewal cycle, participate in paid specialized ongoing training, and become certified through our proprietary Training Institute.
  • Positive Work Environment: Join a team that values integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation. We celebrate diversity and strive for excellence in everything we do.
  • Opportunity for Growth: As a Program Director, you'll have the chance to lead and nurture a team, oversee clinical integrity, manage referral relationships, and contribute to the success of our organization.

The Purpose of Your Role

The Program Director serves as the facility authority, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care policies, procedures, and treatment protocols. This role is akin to a facility's CEO. The Director nurtures staff growth, oversees clinical integrity, manages referral relationships, and champions top-tier treatment and family care. They adhere strictly to company policies, procedures, and ethical practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
  • Facility average symptom reduction of 65%
  • Facility average client satisfaction of 4.5
  • Facility Tour Audits: Maintain 90% or better
  • Facility Average Length of Stay (ALOS): Target minimum of 52 days
  • Unused Authorizations:
  • Documentation Accuracy: Achieve 100% at month-close audit
  • Staff Satisfaction: Achieve a 4.0 or higher rating quarterly
  • Facility average of Early Discharges: Maintain

Leadership and Management:
  • Collaborate on motivational strategies and treatment plans.
  • Conduct regular reviews of treatment plans to minimize unused approved days and early discharges.
  • Manage and negotiate peer-to-peer reviews with insurance companies.
  • Implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and address concerns identified in surveys.
  • Generate and present regular reports on KPIs to evaluate progress.
  • Lead, train, and mentor staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, achievement, and respect.
  • Oversee clinical integrity, referral management, and facility budget.
  • Ensure staff training and achievement of standardized KPIs.
  • Create a minimum of 3 SMART goals each quarter for facility improvement.

Operational Oversight:
  • Execute facility projects per directives, goals, and budget, measuring KPIs for efficiency, revenue, and employee satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize client utilization of insurance days and achieve financial goals.
  • Collaborate closely with the Utilization Management (UM) Director to align program strategies with utilization goals.
  • Streamline insurance authorization processes, emphasizing thorough documentation for client use of days.
  • Facilitate peer-to-peer discussions with insurance providers, ensuring clear communication and comprehensive documentation.
  • Utilize data analytics to track authorization trends, client use of days, and financial outcomes.
  • Provide ongoing training for staff on insurance authorization processes, documentation requirements, and effective communication in peer-to-peer interactions.

Facility Management:
  • Oversee facility management to ensure compliance, policy implementation, and client record documentation.
  • Manage program budgets, ensuring financial goals are met.
  • Provide clinical supervision and oversight for Behavioral Health Techs.
  • Work with the finance department to create an annual budget with improved margins.

Training and Development:
  • Complete Train the Trainer responsibilities, mastering group therapy and crisis management techniques.
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
  • Cultivate a culture of leadership within the clinical team.
  • Identify and nurture leadership potential within the team, providing targeted mentorship and opportunities for skill development.
  • Advocate for the advancement of team members, supporting promotions and recognizing achievements.
  • Implement training programs to enhance leadership skills among team members.

Strategic Planning and Implementation:
  • Contribute to quarterly and fiscal goals, overseeing facility functions and corporate initiatives.
  • Lead the development and enhancement of innovative processes and protocols to elevate client outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Identify and implement creative solutions for process improvement while ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce and institutionalize innovative initiatives, adhering to program-specific protocols.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented innovations, making data-driven adjustments for continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in related fields and current state licensure.
  • 5+ years of experience in mental health management.
  • Commitment to continuous personal and team development.
  • Clinical expertise and a strong knowledge base in therapy modalities.
  • Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and proficiency in computer applications.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in OCD and anxiety treatment.
  • Proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Disclaimer

OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice.

Learn More

https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/about-us/

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