Clinical Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Job Purpose:
As our Clinical Director, you'll be the cornerstone of our clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while leading and inspiring our dedicated team of professionals. Your expertise will shape our treatment programs, guide our staff, and ultimately transform the lives of those we serve.

Job Duties:

• Lead with Compassion : Supervise and mentor our clinical staff, fostering a culture of empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Supervision of therapists, counselors, case managers, and medical staff. Handling emergencies, patient crises, and staff conflicts.
• Innovate Treatment : Develop and implement cutting-edge treatment programs that address the complex needs of our patients.
• Ensure Excellence : Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold the highest standards of care in all aspects of our operations. Monitoring treatment outcomes, incident reports, and compliance audits.
• Champion Patient Care : Oversee patient treatment plans, ensuring personalized, effective care for each individual we serve.
• Drive Program Growth : Collaborate with leadership to expand our services and reach more individuals in need.
• Timely Response: Able to collaborate with colleagues in a timely manner to ensure the highest level of care is provided to each patient.

Responsibilities:
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) & Chapter 397, F.S.

• Regulations governing Substance Abuse Treatment programs in Florida.
• DCF Licensing Requirements: Programs must be licensed by Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Accreditation Standards

• Familiarity with Joint Commission (JCAHO) or CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards.

HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2

• Patient confidentiality laws, especially regarding substance use disorder treatment records.

Baker Act & Marchman Act

• Involuntary commitment laws in Florida for mental health and substance use disorders.

Insurance & Medicaid Requirements

• Understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance reimbursement policies.

Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) (e.g., Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol)

Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)

• Managing mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Current, unrestricted license as a mental health professional in Florida.
• Florida Certification Board (FCB) as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Specialized certifications in mental health and substance use treatment or related areas are highly desirable.
• Experience working with an EHR such as Kipu and CRM such as Salesforce.