Clinical Director

Job Code: 11-9199 Salary: $33,820.80 - $119,704.00   

Status:  Exempt, Full-time, Permanent Location:  Health Services 

Department:  HS - A/CDP Reports To:  Health Director, HS 

Telecommute:  No Fleet:  No 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the Administration of the Health Services, the Clinical Director will direct, supervise and coordinate all aspects of the program – philosophy, therapeutic treatment, education and prevention activities within the Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following:

Management Responsibilities:

· Ensure that program Policies and Procedures and OASAS Regulations are being followed in each treatment modality;

· Supervise the Program Coordinators with their budgets and work scopes/work plans;

· Monitor the billing process to ensure that Medicaid and Private Insurance is being billed properly;

· Ensure that the programs are meeting the requirements for re-licensing and that there is a corrective action plan submitted if cited;

· Supervise the maintenance and up keep of the A/CDP offices and buildings;

· Coordinate program data collection and statistics gathering with coordinators and office manager;

· Coordinate the staffing process (hiring, terminations, disciplinary actions) with Administration and Program Coordinators.

· Provide supervision of Coordinators and staff in regards to professional development, job performance, personal issues and motivation.

Clinical Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and supervise clinical and therapeutic treatment of all clients requiring alcohol/drug services;

· Coordinate and supervise all documentation of services provided, case record keeping, reporting, referrals, follow-up and aftercare;

· Supervise the counselor case work;

· Provide client case consultation as necessary;

· Attend weekly Treatment Team, Case Consultation and Utilization Review meetings.

General Responsibilities:

· Coordinate training requirements for counselors with immediate supervisors and administration;

· Ensure credentialing and recredentialling of staff is completed on time;

· Provide educational in-services for program staff as necessary for efficient operation of program functions;

· Liaise with referral agencies and service agencies as required;

· Attend Administrative meetings as required and coordinate regular staff meetings;

· Ensure the requirements of IHS, OASAS, and other funding source contracts as pertaining to alcohol and chemical dependency are addressed as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Qualified health professional designation; WITH

· Three (3) years’ experience working within the substance use disorder field; AND

· Two (2) additional years of supervisory experience.

QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL means any of the professionals listed below, who are in good standing with the appropriate licensing or certifying authority, as applicable, with a minimum of one year of experience or satisfactory completion of a training program in the treatment of addiction:

(1) a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) Advanced or Master’s level who has a current valid credential issued by the Office, or a comparable credential, certificate or license from another recognized certifying body as determined by the Office;

(2) a counselor certified by and currently registered as such with the National Board for Certified Counselors; (3) a social worker (LMSW; LCSW), including an individual with a Limited Permit Licensed Master Social Worker (LP-LMSW) only if such person has a permit which designates the OASAS-certified program as the employer and is under the general supervision of a LMSW or a LCSW; and (viii) a mental health practitioner including: a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a marriage and family therapist (LMFT), a creative arts therapist (LCAT), and licensed psychoanalyst; and any mental health practitioner with a Limited Permit.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have good computer skills including, Word, and ability to navigate various scheduling and electronic health record programs. Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process. Openness in working with traditional/spiritual approaches regarding behavioral health issues. Ability to do presentations, represent the mental health program and connect with people. Familiarity with Akwesasne Community. Interest in obtaining additional training/education in Behavioral Health. The following is an asset

· Understanding of Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency as a disease;

· Understanding of Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment;

· Understanding of a 12-step based treatment approach and Prevention strategies;

REASONING ABILITY: Maturity and ability to handle delicate role issues and to respond to crisis. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of

information and Personal Health Information within Health Services, must maintain strict

confidentiality at all times.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

Subject to criminal background and child abuse/neglect checks through the New York State Justice Center and State Central Registry, respectively.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.