Clinical Program Director Outpatient

Evolve Treatment is a behavioral health and substance abuse recovery program for teens and adolescents.

The Program Director is responsible for running and operating all aspects of our program provided at our new outpatient program located in Elk Grove, CA! The Program Director will also provide supervision to a small and intimate clinical and support staff.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• May carry a caseload of 2-3 clients (as needed), including individual and family therapy
• Assess potential clients, determine and recommend the appropriate level of care
• Run weekly groups, including a weekly “Multi-family Group”
• Lead team collaboration for building group curriculum
• Develop and recommend program goals and objectives; lead team in the design and implementation of appropriate plans to meet agreed-upon goals
• Conduct regular meetings with program staff to provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems
• Periodically review client treatment plans with subordinate managers to promote optimal quality and continuity of care
• Implement appropriate corrective actions to resolve problems to promote continuous improvement in the delivery of treatment
• Monitor all program documentation of treatment plans and clinical notes for Utilization Review
• Randomly audit client documentation to confirm record-keeping system complies with all governmental regulations and standards
• Supervise maintenance of electronic medical records in compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
• Research, plan, secure approval of, and implement new or enhanced program services

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, and retain program staff by overseeing training and development
• Identify staff development needs and support appropriate training
• Evaluate the performance and competence of staff, and when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies (i.e.: Performance evaluations, PIPs, etc.)
• Ensure objectives for professional growth and development of clinical personnel are met by providing leadership and counsel
• Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures and organizational goals

Additional Duties:

• Responsible for the supervision of the intake/discharge processes
• Facilitate and participate in Treatment Team meetings on a weekly basis to ensure implementation of treatment plans
• Assist with clinical services (community meetings, client interventions, crisis intervention, and discharge planning) as needed to support staff;
• Maintain and foster cooperative working relationships with a variety of referral resources and services, community organizations and criminal justice and social services agencies

Payrate: $125,000 - $135,000

Requirements:

• Master's degree in related field
• Licensed in California as a LMFT/LCSW/LPCC
• Exceptional clinical judgment
• Knowledge and experience in various therapeutic orientations and treatment modalities
• Knowledge of adolescence, mental health and other co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Experience in family therapy

Hours: We ask that candidates be available Monday–Thursday between 9am and 7pm. Your actual workday will be 8 hours within that time frame, and at least two days each week will be scheduled 11am–7pm. Fridays will be 9am - 5pm

Benefits:

• We are a certified Great Place to Work!
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances. 
• 401k plans
• In-house CEUs
• Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)

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