Clinical Director

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program in Stamford, CT is hiring a Clinical Director to supervise and provide clinical oversight of the program, ensuring high quality care and team collaboration. This on-site, full-time role integrates supervision across disciplines and drives continual improvement.

The position requires a Master’s degree or higher, active license, and the ability to supervise unlicensed clinicians, with a preference for mental health experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical aspects of the program and drive improvements.
• Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings and ensure effective communication.
• Train new clinical staff and coordinate training with the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical presence through scheduling and supervision of staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
• Lead clinical outreach and supervise pre-licensed therapists.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Training staff

Communication with referrals

Education

Master’s degree or higher

License required

Job description

Discovery Mood & Anxiety

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

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 facilitatingweekly 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 ExecutiveDirector in maintainingclinical employees’ schedules to ensure appropriate clinical presence.
• To provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, andsufficientoversight/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.
• Participatesin 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

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.