Clinical Director

Malvern Behavioral Health is currently seeking a full time Clinical Director at our upcoming Malvern Behavioral Health facility located at 3905 W. Ford Road Philadelphia, PA 19131. The Clinical Director position will be assigned to oversee the clinical departments and programming on two adult psychiatric units that will be opening in early 2026. This full-time position offers a competitive salary; as well as a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, paid time off, life insurance and a company sponsored 401K plan with a company match! 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

• Promotes the safety/wellness and well-being of patients.

• Enforces and develops policies and procedures to provide for the safety of patients and staff.

• Develops both weekday and weekend programs in concert with evidence-based practices.

• Oversees all clinical and social services within the program.

• Provides one-on-one supervision to clinicians and social services staff and engages in both individual and group supervision with counselors. Participates actively in morning meetings, change-of-shift meetings and daily case conference meetings, providing information and support in concert with the Executive Director and Clinical Supervisor(s). Provides orientation of new clinical staff to include basic counseling techniques, group dynamics, medical records documentation and treatment plan assessments. Emphasizes the importance of interactions with families and referral sources.

• Ensures appropriate documentation by clinical staff. Documents significant individual, family and group interactions.

• Participates actively in utilization management functions to ensure appropriate authorizations for care; is well-versed in admission, concurrent and discharge criteria.

• Recruits, interviews and assists in the selection of new clinical staff.  Evaluates all staff to ensure department and program licensing and accreditation standards are consistently met. Provides ongoing trainings to assist in clinicians’ professional growth.

• Ensures that staffing for the clinician operations meets but does not exceed staffing schedules as outlined in position control. Works actively to reduce overtime through appropriate staffing.

• Develops and implements new clinical programs according to patient needs, including active participation in development of daily therapeutic schedule, evaluation of program and making suggestions for changes and assist in licensure/certification standards and compliance. 

• Delivers lectures and staff workshops and facilitates task groups. Substitutes for clinicians, by assuming responsibility for caseloads as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

• Participates actively in regular meetings, including but not limited to, Operations and Quality Management.

• Acts as a member of treatment team including facilitating group therapy, individual therapy, lectures and workshops.

• Creates liaison with community resources as part of a network for continuum of care and provides community education and outreach programs.

• Intervenes in therapeutic process with patients who need special attention.

• Maintains all required documentation 

• Remains willing to assist in case management when census indicates.

• Other functions as assigned.

Benefits:

This position is a full time, benefit eligible position. Benefits offered include, but not limited to:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance