Regional Clinical Director

Job Details

Job Location
:
Hagerstown - 18800 Roxbury Road - Hagerstown, MD 21746

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
:
Graduate Degree

Salary Range
: $ - $ Salary/year

Position Summary:

The Regional Clinical Director serves as a member of the State Leadership team and works to ensure the delivery of quality services. This role provides supervision and oversight to designated clinical staff while overseeing the clinical administration for all assigned sites and programs. The Regional Clinical Director will work to ensure the clinical facility (s) in our assigned areas comply with regulations and standards.

The goal is to promote quality care and patient safety in the designated states. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

• Align clinical and treatment approach with West Care’s values, ethics, and code of business;
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships and partnerships with federal, state, regulatory, and funding, and other bodies;
• Uphold strict confidentiality of individual information;
• Completes mandatory documentation and audits with timelines established by applicable regulations;
• Serves as a mentor for clinical staff, offering coaching and guidance where needed;
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies such as CARF Accreditation, Medicare and Medicaid, State Licensing, and other rules or standards to make sure West Care meets all legal and ethical standards for effective care;
• Monitor and ensure staffing ratios are present in relation to the number of individuals being served;
• Provide education and training to clinical staff through training sessions, workshops, or even develop online modules;
• Create informative materials for staff that include standard operation policies of manuals that outline the regulations and provide guidance on how to comply with them;
• Provide a monthly report to the COO reporting on the clinical progress to ensure overall success of each state;
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of West Care Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia;
• Acts as a liaison between West Care and external agencies;
• Supports designated staff by being “on call” for emergencies on a 24hr basis and responding to emergency situations in a way that is consistent with West Care’s policies, procedures, and ethical standards;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential

Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and/or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure is required.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain West Care’s vehicle insurance is required.
• CPR Certificate preferred.

Education:

• Graduation from a relevant Master’s or Doctoral-level educational program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position required.

Experience and

Competencies:

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a comparable role required;
• At least one (3) year of experience in behavioral health, social services, or related industry required;
• Ability to mentor, coach, and train required;
• Excellent communication skills required;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;
• Ability to work well in a team environment required;
• Ability to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct and confidentiality required;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Must be sensitive to populations served;
• Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred;
• Ability to utilize a computer and software that includes Microsoft 365.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting;
• Some outdoor activities and travel to multiple locations may be required;
• Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

• Requires mobility and physical activity:
  Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and…