Director of Clinical Services

Description

Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is responsible for providing oversight and support to the behavioral team in the administration of behavioral services including, but not limited to: conducting, reviewing, and updating Functional Behavioral Assessments, Risk Factor Assessments, and Capacity to Consent Evaluations; developing, reviewing, updating, and training staff on Behavior Support Plans (replacement behaviors, proactive strategies, reactive strategies), Specialized Treatment Plans, and Medication Monitoring Plans to address challenging and moderate to high risk behaviors; overseeing, analyzing, and applying data collection; being aware of, up-to-date on, and applying OPWDD regulations as well as I/DD and autism spectrum best care practices. The DCS is required to ensure members of the behavioral team actively and consistently communicate with staff throughout the NHR organization; to provide ongoing trainings to stakeholders on plans, appropriate and best practices interventions, and other topics related to challenging risk behaviors and mental health; and to attend residence, organizational, and family meetings as requested and as needed.

In a manner consistent with New Horizons Resources, Inc. Mission Statement, Unifying Principles and applicable laws and regulations, an employee in this position shall:

Ø Oversee the development and implementation of Risk Factor Assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments and Capacity to Consent Evaluations in accordance with agency policies, regulatory guidance, and best care practices as indicated by individual need and team decisions.

Ø Oversee the development and implementation of Revise Behavior Support Plans, Specialized Treatment Plans, and Medication Monitoring Plans in accordance with agency policies, regulatory guidance, and best care practices as indicated by individual need and team decisions.

Ø Oversee the development and implementation of support plans, replacement behaviors, and intervention strategies (proactive and reactive strategies) for individuals in accordance with OPWDD regulations, in accordance with best care practices, and in accordance with the agency's vision of positive behavioral supports and teaching alternative appropriate behaviors which foster maximal behavioral independence.

Ø Ensure Consents and Authorizations for Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans, and Specialized Treatment Plans are obtained as required by OPWDD regulations and agency policy.

Ø The DCS is responsible to train, develop and provide clinical and administrative supervision to members of the behavioral department. The DCS should be familiar with SCIP-R and Ukeru interventions as well as NYS Part 633.16 regulations.

Ø Support behavior team members to participate in treatment team meetings, life plan meetings, staff meetings, Human Rights Committee meetings, Admissions-Discharge Committee meetings, Incident Review Committee meetings, and family meetings and be available to participate as requested.

Ø Provide additional, ongoing and behaviorally/clinically specialized trainings for staff and other stakeholders.

Ø Assist team with crisis intervention, problem solving, and support as needed and onsite when possible.

Ø Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Educational and Licensing Requirements:

Ø Must be licensed in New York State as a psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner or clinical social worker.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Comfort with and the ability to provide staff with trainings on behavior support plans, medication monitoring plans, and specialized treatment plans.
• Foundational understanding of underlying best care and applied behavioral approaches such as functions of behaviors, application of functions to the creation of replacement behaviors, application of functions and replacement behaviors to the creation of proactive and reactive interventional strategies.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively as a part of multiple teams.
• Desire for, and receptiveness to, supervision.
• Possess good interpersonal, written, oral and communication skills demonstrated by an ability to relate appropriately and effectively to individuals from a variety of backgrounds as well as their families and their advocates; to constructively relate and communicate with peers, staff, and supervisors; and to function successfully as part of a team with mutual respect, care, and trust.
• Successful candidates must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, must possess excellent verbal and written skills, must be a team player, and must be amenable and responsive to collaborative work teams.
• Properly maintain files, oversee the implementation of programming and data collection as it relates to behavior management plans and guidelines.
• Possess excellent attention to details, be highly organized, and utilize productive and efficient time management.
• Ability to work independently (when appropriate) and in a group both in person and remotely via phone and online programs such as Zoom.
• Ability to use sound judgment while following agency policies, practices and procedures.
• Meet the credential requirements according to Part 633.16.
• Possess a valid driver license with a driving record acceptable to NHR's insurance carrier.
• Possess computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must keep current with psychological, behavioral, and clinical principles and applications and be able to implement these in interventions. Attend trainings as requested and as necessary.
• Must be flexible, "hands-on," and a team player.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demands:

Employees will regularly be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands (or hands and arms) to carry and handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; crouch and kneel. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses) and speak.