About the Role

The Clinical Director (CD), is a lead management member of the treatment team, functioning as the primary facilitator for all clients on the continuum between admission and discharge. The CD monitors the progress of the treatment plan and delegates the plan for clinical engagement by the team.

Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director, the Clinical Director is responsible for each component of the client’s treatment planning, including all programmatic implementation.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission

To provide high quality, acute care for adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer

401k
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
PTO
Vision insurance
Career development
Mental health days
Holiday pay

Job Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a Behavioral Health discipline, with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience. An active, unrestricted, clinical license is required.
The ability to prioritize and multi-task, with exceptional time management skills. Ability to competently encourage and inspire direct reports in the delivery of stellar clinical services through professionalism. Demonstration of a client-centered team approach, with advanced computer skills.
Scheduling flexibility REQUIRED to accommodate varied client admissions.
Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Standards

Maintains adherence to HIPAA in all client-related communication
Demonstrates competency in the DSM – V
Ensures all programming meets Medicaid and DMHA guidelines
Reviews and signs Biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness
Ensures cultural sensitivity, ethical treatment, and professional boundaries are upheld across the clinical team.

Clinical Documentation & Quality Assurance

Audits the EMR for all clients to ensure timely and accurate documentation
Audits therapy notes daily and provides feedback as needed
Conducts routine competency reviews, performance evaluations, and job-specific training.
Provides clinical reports to insurance companies and manages pre-authorization requirements during admission

Leadership, Supervision & Staff Development

Provides supervision to Therapists and the Clinical Manager
Conducts interviews, recommends candidates for hire, and participates in disciplinary processes
Leads new hire orientation and introduces staff to clinical department operations
Provides monthly in-service training, treatment team meetings, and Joint Commission related training
Conducts weekly supervision with therapists per organizational requirements

Program Operations & Team Coordination

Answers all inquiries related to treatment and programming
Assigns and manages on-call rotations, holiday schedules, and PTO coverage for the clinical team
Ensures all duties assigned to therapists are competed, including maintaining a caseload of 5 – 8 clients
Documents client sessions and manages discharges as needed

Direct Clinical Services

Provides therapy and maintains a clinical caseload
Ensures ethical, culturally sensitive and clinically appropriate care for all clients
Holds process groups twice weekly

Compensation

$90,000 – 100,000 annually

Learn More

www.hickorytreatmentcenters.com

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