Odyssey House · 1 month ago
Clinical Director - ACT Program
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expOdyssey House Inc. is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance use treatment and mental health services. They are seeking a Clinical Director to oversee clinical operations, provide supervision to staff, and ensure high-quality care for clients, while also managing program compliance and development.
Addiction TreatmentHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMental HealthProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all aspects of the team’s interventions
Provide clinical supervision of counselors/therapists who report to this program
Provide leadership and act in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and code of conduct
Regularly evaluate training needs and facilitate clinical training
Research current best practices for providing treatment to individuals with psychotic disorders and lead efforts to train the team on the most up to date techniques
Manage referrals into the program, including processing referrals, scheduling and conducting screening meetings with potential clients, determining appropriateness for the program, and scheduling intakes
Ensure all staff have adequate supervision and staff needs are immediately addressed
Proactively involve and communicate with collateral supports, including family, significant others, probation officers, judges, caseworkers, etc
Fulfill on-call responsibilities and ensure the 24/7 on-call coverage is responsive to the needs of program participants
Appropriately diagnose mental health and substance-related conditions using the DSM-5
Assess, diagnose, use & interpret relevant clinical tools (RANT, LS/CSI, SASSI, ASAM, Etc.) to inform best practice decisions relating to client admission, treatment plan development and revision, termination of client services, and reducing the level of care
Conduct individual, family, and group psychotherapy as assigned
Coordinate client psychiatric evaluations and other wrap-around services to provide effective care
Support clients to perform independent activities of daily living & basic life skills
Support clients with their efforts to maintain legal adherence, medication adherence, and other supportive services to maintain better-quality mental health function
Utilize motivational techniques to retain and support client progress
Conduct groups, crisis intervention, and individual and family therapy for participants
Conduct feedback meetings where appropriate client feedback is presented, providing clinical supervision for attending counselors
Provide crisis management services and support a culture of safety for clients and staff, including impromptu support for both clients and staff
Develop an adequate level of rapport with clients on caseload while maintaining healthy boundaries
Complete service documentation within the appropriate client management system within the same day of service
Complete thorough and effective assessments in required timeframes, including funding authorization requests
Supervise all program staff, both directly and indirectly through supervision of managerial staff
Support the Program Director to oversee the program's compliance with legal guidelines, policies, and quality standards
With the support of Program Director, maintain responsibility for hiring, orientation, scheduling, development, evaluation, and termination of staff
Manage all routine operational activities and identify areas for program improvement or program development
Proactively resolve program issues and conflicts, including issues related to staff performance, client relations, medication issues, staff coverage, and the team’s relationship with community providers
With support from the Program Director, coordinate and respond to program evaluations and audits conducted by outside agencies
Support the Program Director in maintaining adherence to the program budget
Oversee Quality Assurance within the program, including regular and formal evaluation of service, documentation, paperwork, and outcomes achieved through fidelity to the program model
Document all incidents immediately and report as required
Coordinate with the Program Director and Program Manager to ensure that the program is managed effectively and that licensing requirements are being met
Create and maintain the staff on-call schedule
Assist with community networking, fundraising, relationship building, and speaking engagements
Attend relevant partner meetings as needed
Maintain active and appropriate licenses for the role and duties assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Masters or Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field
Licensed Mental Health Professional including - LCSW, CMHC, LPC, LMFT, and Psychologist
Minimum two years of related experience
Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check
First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
Must meet employment eligibility
Must be able to work variable shifts as needed
Benefits
$9k per year tuition eligible
Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
Monthly incentives and awards
Flexible scheduling
Casual dress and atmosphere
Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year
35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
UTA free passes available for your work commute
Company
Odyssey House
Odyssey House Inc. is a social service & health care agency that deals overcome drug and alcohol abuse, improve physical and mental health.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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