Co-Clinical Director, Program Development

Norton Sound Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, AK seeks a Co-Clinical Director, Program Development to lead clinical services, supervise staff, and develop new programs. You will work with the Administrative Director to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance, while aligning with the organization’s mission and values.

The role involves crisis coordination, program development, and cross-department collaboration, with a focus on revenue optimization and compliant operations in an Alaska

Qualifications

• Must hold LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent Alaska license within 1 year of hire.
• Experience supervising clinical staff in behavioral health.
• Knowledge of ASAM Levels 1.0/2.1/2.5 and higher levels of care.
• Experience diagnosing Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders per DSM-V.
• Familiarity with EHRs and Medicaid licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis response coordination and urgent care support.
• Conduct crisis response coordination meetings for village incidents.
• Coordinate care coordination and discharge planning for chronic behavior episodes.
• Collaborate with the Director of Psychological Services on clinical service assignments.
• Collaborate with Administrative Director on disciplinary actions and strategic planning.
• Work with the Administrative Director to maximize service revenue and compliance.
• Develop and oversee the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
• Provide oversight for Intensive Outpatient Care (IOP).
• Lead initiatives to increase services and programming across clinical settings.
• Develop SOPs and review clinical policies for updates.

Skills

Patient focus

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

PhD in Counseling or related field

Job description

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Co-Clinical Director, Program Development

Regular Full-time Director 34 - Nome Census Area, Nome, AK, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2620

Salary Range: $73.88 To $96.50 Annually

Purpose of Position:

Provide supervision, direction, and oversight for clinical services and programs offered and implemented through the department. Provide leadership and coordinate clinical supervision for crisis coordination, care planning, new program development and service innovation. Work closely with the Administrative Director to maximize service revenue and compliance.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead crisis response coordination and urgent care support.
• Conduct crisis response coordination meetings for village incidents;
• Coordinate and facilitate immediate care coordination and discharge planning meetings for persons with chronic behaviors/episodes on the Acute Care Unit, Day Shelter/Sobering Center, and other appropriate locations of presentation;
• Collaborate with Director of Psychological Services on clinical service assignments for all villages;
• Collaborate with Administrative Director on disciplinary actions, clinician interviews, and strategic planning;
• Work closely with the Administrative Director to maximize service revenue and compliance;
• Develop and oversee the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
• Provide oversight/support for Intensive Outpaient Care (IOP).
• Lead initiatives to increase services and programming across all clinical settings.
• Develop standard operating procedure guide and review clinical policies and procedures and make recommendations for updates as necessary.
• Meet twice monthly (minimally) with Director of Psychological Services, Clinical Leads, VBC Field Supervisors, Quality Assurance Supervisor, and Administrative Director/Assistant to discuss operational and programmatic concerns.
• Maintain a modest caseload as needed;
• Support on-call services as needed;
• Maintain professional requirements and regulations for comprehensive quality care including licensure in Alaska within one year or hire;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Understanding of ASAM Levels 1.0, 2.1, and 2.5 and familiarity with higher levels of care
• Demonstrable ability to diagnose Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders as defined in the DSM-V
• Familiarity and experience with the latest substance use treatment methods and programs
• Experience running group treatment programs
• Familiarity using Electronic Health Records for recording of client assessments, treatment plans, progress, and other relevant information
• Familiarity with documentation and licensing requirements for specific Medicaid services
• Familiarity with regional and cultural customs and values with the ability to accumulate additional knowledge

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Education

Degree

Program

Master's Degree or PhD

Social Work or related counseling field

Experience

Amount:

3 years

working in a clinical setting in the behavioral health field

3 years

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Must have LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist) or equivalent state license in Alaska within one year of hire, or license as a Doctor of Psychology in Alaska within one year of hire

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit more than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard office environment
• Moderate travel is required (up to 50% of the time)