Clinical Director (Broward County) Job Details Job Location Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Salary Range $80000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: Coordinates the clinical activities pertaining to agency clinical treatment services. Provides effective leadership to the clinical staff. Ensures implementation of and fidelity to selected evidence-based practices and maintenance of licensing and Joint Commission standards. Ensures implementation of and fidelity to selected evidence-based practices and maintenance of licensing and Joint Commission standards. Essential Job Functions: + Oversee and coordinate agency clinical activities. + Oversee and coordinate treatment services for clients and their families with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders. + Function as team leader for a multi-disciplinary treatment team, coordinating weekly case conference + Attend weekly case conferences as needed. + Implement, adhere to, and monitor licensing and Joint Commission standards and agency policies and procedures. + Monitor and adhere to Department budgets. + Recruit, hire, suspend, and terminate staff within budget, salary, and agency policy limitations. + Review and evaluate staff at least annually using direct observation and review of work. + Implement existing, new, or additional programs to comply with all funding criteria including, but not limited to the delivery of requisite services, compliance with restrictions, and reporting requirements. + Develop and maintain positive, effective community relations and partnerships. + Represent the agency, as requested, at meetings of funding agencies, governmental authorities, seminars, workshops, etc. + Responsible for ensuring maintenance of clinical records in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure. + Nurture and adhere to the agency’s mission, vision, and philosophy. + Serve as a member of The Village Leadership Team. + Provide ongoing staff development and create a positive workforce. + Provide weekly supervision to the individual Program Directors and/or Program Coordinators. + Participate in monitoring and accreditation visits, as required. + Meet with the VP as required. + Assist with report writing for required progress reports for federal, state, county, and other grants. + Monitor program capacity, utilization, and unit of service delivery in coordination with Director of Program Operations and VP. + Represent the agency, as requested, at meetings of funding agencies, governmental authorities, seminars, workshops, etc. + Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position. + Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality + Participate in performance improvement activities + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Certifications/Licensures: + Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified; + Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is required at time of hire. Education: + Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required Experience and Competencies: + Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is required + Bilingual is preferred. + Maintains confidential files and records + The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission + The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas + Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders + Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC);Trauma-Informed Care, and proficiency of nurturing Parenting Curriculum + Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the below listed assessments, as needed: + SMQ10 + PCL-5 + ASAM + Confidence Questionnaire + Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist + Overdose screening + Sissar/Cfars/Mental health outcome + GPRA + Locus + Demonstrate proficiency in the use of A-CRA and ACC + Demonstrate proficiency in individualizing the QRRS, GRRS, and biopsychosocial assessments + The ability to interface and communicate with internal and external providers + The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed + Knowledge and application of developmental theories + Knowledge and application of developmental psychopathology + Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure + Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct + Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities + The ability to assess the individual’s growth and development relative to normative development for his/her chronological age, including physical, emotional, cognitive, educational, and social development + Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team + Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner + Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize + Ability to network with internal and external departments and agencies + Demonstrates respect for individuals when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services + Understands that different cultures define and perceive family and its importance differently + Ability to use informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment + Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma + Aware of the differences between specific services + Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma + Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma. + Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct + Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities + Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values + Knowledge of Incident Reporting + Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality + Familiarity with WestCare services and programs + Demonstrates a high degree of dependability. + Maintains a good attendance record. + Observes working hours + Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor + Works independently with minimal supervision + Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job + Work time is always productive + Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies + Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others. + + Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time. + Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare. + Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision + Maintains a positive attitude toward work + Ensures and maintains a safe working environment. + Work area is clean and orderly. + Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures. + Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures + Presents a positive personal image + Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. + Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite + Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character + Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required. + Working Conditions: + Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting. + Some outdoor activities may be required. Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job 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 walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques. + Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. + Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication. + Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility. + The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee. Mental Demands: + Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. + Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions. + Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings. + The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.