Clinical Director (DOH/SATC #30579)

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); In loco; USD 84.000 - 134.000; Tempo pieno

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New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Clinical Director to provide clinical oversight of therapists and social workers, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise staff, support admissions/discharges, and contribute to assessments, individual/group/family therapy, and case management.

The role requires independent licensure, supervision experience, and a track record in adolescent mental health treatment settings, with strong leadership and program

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; 8 years professional level experience with a light strategic impact.
• Experience in clinical supervision/oversight; supervision of therapists and licensed social workers.
• Experience with treating children/adolescents with mental health diagnoses and aggression.

Mansioni

• Provide clinical oversight of therapists and social workers, including ongoing supervision and consultation.
• Oversee admission and discharge processes and ensure compliance with licensure and Joint Commission standards.
• Manage the Clinical Department and participate in quality/performance improvement and model of care development.

Conoscenze

Clinical supervision

Adolescent therapy

Therapist supervision

Case management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly
$83,790 - $134,063 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

The clinical director is required to provide clinical oversight of the therapist and social workers, as well as ongoing, routine clinical supervision, and support and consultation to the clinical staff. The clinical director is required to provide oversight of the admission and discharge process of the facility The clinical director is responsible for supervising all phases of treatment including assessment, individual, group, family therapy and case management.

How does it get done?

As clinical director, the position must maintain independent licensure and qualified to supervise clinical staff and licensed independent social workers. This position is instrumental in assuring compliance with licensure and certification requirements and Joint Commission standards.Provides input into all quality and performance improvement processes, facility policies, and the model of care for the facilities programing. The scope of work includes management of therapist supervisor, 5 therapists and 3 case managers.The clinical director may carry a small caseload to provider facility coverage. This entails providing therapy and documentation for each case. The Clinical Director, will be responsible for the Clinical Department as described above.

Who are the customers?

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of
violence and aggression

Ideal Candidate

The ideal clinical director will possesses one of the following New Mexico licenses: LBSW, LMSW, LISW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LPAT. A Provisional LBSW, Provisional LMSW, Provisional LISW, Temporary LPCC, Temporary LMHC, Temporary LMFT, or Temporary LPAT. In addition to having one of the above licenses, the clinical director is required to have a minimum of two years of experience in clinical practice with clients, adolescents, and families.

Experience with clinical supervision/oversight; Experience in treating children and/or adolescents with mental health diagnosis & aggression. Experience in supervision therapists and the requirements for licensing/certification under the children's code.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Driver's license and Defensive Driving Course certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving course certification as a condition of continued employment. Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC), and is conditional pending results. Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course are required as condition of continued employment. Current Licensure for credentialing.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying one-hundred plus (50+) pounds with assistance may be required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.