Job Opening: Clinical Program Director

Location: San Jose, CA

Description: The Program Director is responsible for the management, safety, and operation of all aspects of program services provided at our outpatient location. The incumbent will also provide supervision to a small and intimate clinical and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California.
• Experience with teenagers.
• 2 years of mental health experience.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Compensation: $135,000-$145,000  licensed with more than 2 years of experience,  If licensed less than 2 years, Associate Director/Senior Clinician – San Jose, $125,000 plus full benefits up to $5,000 sign on bonus!
If licensed - Up to a $10k sign on bonus

Schedule: Full-Time,  9am-7pm, need to be able to work between these hours. Open to considering candidates who are interested in a 4/10 schedule.