Director of Clinical Services

Job Summary

The Clinical Director oversees and manages clinical and psychological services at Plum Creek Recovery Ranch. They are responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations with the clinical staff, ensuring adherence to operating policies, procedures, and standards. Additionally, the Clinical Director provides supervision and leadership to counseling staff, manages clinical care, oversees educational programs, including the development of a clinical curriculum, and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties as Director of Clinical Services:

• Supervision and Leadership:

• Directly supervise counseling staff, providing routine performance feedback, leadership, and mentoring to support staff development.
• Coordinate day-to-day supervision with Clinical Staff to ensure activities align with organizational standards.

• Supervise all aspects of clinical care, including clinical case management, inpatient treatment services, and pastoral care.

• Oversee lecture series, Alcoholics Anonymous orientation education, and revamp the entire clinical curriculum for facility residents to ensure it aligns with evidence-based practices and meets the needs of the patient population.

• Lead facility performance improvement activities related to clinical services, collaborating with management staff to identify and implement improvement initiatives.

• Manage patient census to meet budgeted goals and ensure financial viability of the facility.
• Assist in developing the facility's annual budget in collaboration with the Executive Director, ensuring financial goals are met.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission guidelines regarding admissions, facility administration, and ancillary support services.
• Maintain standards of patient confidentiality and ensure clinical staff adhere to HIPAA regulations.

• Perform public relations activities to maximize patient referrals and ensure the facility is respected by external referral services.
• Work with the facility Advisory Board to promote treatment services through Plum Creek Recovery Ranch Foundation.

• Maintain a current working knowledge of counseling procedures, substance abuse treatments, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, including familiarity with Texas 448 regulations governing substance abuse treatment facilities.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or equivalent.
• Previous experience in clinical supervision and leadership roles within a residential treatment facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities, counseling techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the Clinical Director role at Plum Creek Recovery Ranch. The individual in this position plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting the financial sustainability and reputation of the facility, while also developing a comprehensive clinical curriculum to enhance the treatment program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
• Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups.