Outpatient Clinical Manager

American Addiction Centers; North Kingstown (RI); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Clinical Manager to oversee the daily management of the Outpatient treatment program, its patients, and staff. The role functions as a liaison between the Inpatient Clinical Director and clinical team, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with AAC standards.

The candidate will develop, implement, and oversee clinical curriculum for all levels of care, including the Family Program and special programming, while coordinating team meetings and

Competenze

• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• RI State Licensed (LMHC or LICSW).
• Three years of experience in addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the program in relation to clinical programming, staff schedules, case management, admissions, discharges, therapy and provision of ancillary services.
• Ensures staff caseloads are adequately managed and clients are seen timely.
• Assures all clinical programming occurs timely and according to program schedule by appropriate staff.
• Monitors/assures that all clinical treatment meets AAC standards of excellence.
• Provide clinical support for staff such as: de-escalation with patients, consultation regarding clinical issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interrelationships with multidisciplinary team members, family members and other resources.
• Participates in job interviews for Counselor & support staff positions.
• Coordinate internships and train staff on program policies and procedures.
• Provide behavioral health therapy/consults.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

DSM-IV criteria knowledge

ASAM criteria knowledge

Clinical interviewing

Formazione

Master’s Degree from an accredited University

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Company Summary:

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, employee stock purchase program, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Administrates and supervises the daily management of the Outpatient treatment program, its patients, and staff. The Clinical Manager functions as a liaison between the Inpatient Clinical Director and clinical team as well as other departments, clients/patients, family, alumni, ancillary providers, licensure board personnel, community resources and referral sources. Responsible to ensure and provide effective patient care. Develops, implements, and oversees clinical curriculum and programming for all levels of care provided at the Outpatient facility, including the Family Program, recreational and other special treatment programming.

Duties and Responsibilities: to include but not limited to the following:

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the program in relation to clinical programming, staff schedules, case management, admissions, discharges, therapy and provision of ancillary services.
• Ensures staff caseloads are adequately managed and clients are seen timely
• Assures all clinical programming occurs timely and according to program schedule by appropriate staff
• Monitors/Assures that all clinical treatment meets AAC standards of excellence
• Provide clinical support for staff such as: de-escalation with patients, consultation regarding clinical issues
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interrelationships with multidisciplinary team members, family members and other resources
• Participate in job interviews for Counselor & support staff positions
• Ensure new hires achieve core competencies (trains staff on program policies and procedures and ensures consistent implementation of policies and procedures)
• Coordinate internships
• Facilitate team meetings
• Provide behavioral health therapy/consults
• Conduct random chart review to ensure compliance
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives
• Assists in all staff ongoing training and development
• Provides objective feedback to employees
• Maintains clinical presence on units and assists counseling staff to manage any clinical issues
• Participates in the Administrator on Call rotation
• Ensures there is adequate staff coverage for all areas of responsibility for PTO, LOA, FMLA, etc.
• Provides clinical services including assessment, individual therapy, treatment planning, and group facilitation as needed for coverage

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited University
• RI State Licensed (LMHC or LICSW)
• Three years of experience working in addiction recovery environment strongly preferred
• Leadership experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of Licensing standards, clinical diagnosis utilizing DSM-IV criteria, treatment planning, ASAM criteria, building relationships with potential and existing ancillary resources in the community, clinical interviewing, and theories of counseling from multiple perspectives

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

• Prolonged sitting at a desk
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.