Clinical Program Director

Position: Clinical Program Director

Location: Crownsville, Maryland

Reports to: Regional Clinical Director

Work Environment:  Adolescent Residential Treatment Center

Compensation Range: $90,000-130,000 Annual Salary + Full Time Benefits 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision | Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k Program with up to a 5% Match
• Flexible PTO and Paid Floating Holidays
• A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members 
• A company culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion and equity for clients and staff 
• Personal and Professional growth opportunities

 

Position Overview:

• Manages the day-to-day clinical operations through consistent communication with staff that is supportive of staff roles and responsibilities
• Leads the program development, design, and implementation of the program model and curriculum
• Participating in the recruitment and hiring of clinical treatment staff, ensuring that staff meet all professional requirements and are practicing within those requirements and related guidelines
• Provides supervision to counseling and therapy staff in a manner that ensures assessments, treatment plans, progress reporting, and transition planning is conducted according to clinical and accreditation standards

 

What Success Looks Like in This Role: 

• Clinical Leadership and Supervision: The ability to lead and supervise clinical staff effectively, ensuring adherence to treatment standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
• Program Development and Implementation: Expertise in designing, developing, and implementing treatment programs and curricula that align with evidence-based practices and the specific needs of adolescent clients.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: A deep understanding of regulatory standards (such as JCAHO and RCCF) and the ability to ensure that the program complies with all relevant guidelines and requirements.
• Communication and Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills to foster a supportive environment, maintain consistent communication with staff, and collaborate effectively with a diverse team of therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Recruitment and Staff Development: Competence in recruiting, hiring, and developing clinical staff, ensuring that team members meet professional standards and are continuously supported in their roles for optimal client care.

 

Training & Experience:

• Licensed Practitioner in the state of Maryland (or outside state with the ability to transfer)  is required (LCPC,LCSW-C, or LCMFT) 
• All staff must be CPR Certified prior to beginning employment
• Previous experience with substance abuse treatment is required; preferred experience with a treatment facility in the detox, residential, partial hospitalization (“PHP”), and/or intensive outpatient (“IOP) setting
• Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2-5 years of clinical experience and supervisory experience.
• Candidates must have an understanding and experience with regulatory agency compliance (such as State regulations and the Join Commission) as well program development

 

What to Expect After Applying: 

 

Here's an overview of what comes next:

1. Application Review: We'll promptly review your application within one business day.
2. Discovery Call: Expect a 30-45 minute discovery call with one of our recruiters.
3. Interview with Hiring Manager: You'll have a 1-hour onsite interview with the hiring manager.
4. Offer: If all goes well, you'll receive an offer.
5. Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an offer for employment in this position is s contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.

Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

We look forward to getting to know you better during this process!

 

 

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