Director of Clinical Services
Job Description
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Demonstrates competence and continues training in age-specific competencies for age 12 through 18 (adult clients).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assures delivery of the clinical services of the residential program.
Reviews all evaluations in order to determine the integrated summary prior to treatment plan development.
Meets weekly with therapist to assure the accuracy of the assessment and diagnosis, treatment plan, assure family involvement, identify other needed interventions and evaluate client progress.
Meets weekly with social workers to assure the accuracy of the bio-psycho/social history, coordination of communication with outside agencies, family and discharge planning.
Provides clinical direction for all staff.
Chairs the weekly treatment team meeting.
Supervises the treatment planning and treatment plan implementation.
Oversights the completion of all needed clinical assessments.
Develops the annual clinical training plan and coordinates and/or provides the training directly.
Coordinates clinical services with the psychiatrist and the Psych-ARNP.
Participates in the Performance Improvement process to monitor the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of documentation, and overall client satisfaction of the program.
Assures the content, accuracy and completeness of the clinical record.
Assists with developing and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the program.
Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours and written within 24 hours.
After successful completion of Medication Administration course, may administer prescribed medication; documents and observes its effects.
Provides supervision for practicum students.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Ensures clients' rights are protected.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned.
Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.
Requirements
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field from an accredited college or university.
Licensed independent practitioner in the State of Texas
Prefer minimum of two years' experience in residential programs
Prefer previous supervisory experience
First Aid/CPR.
Mandt
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test.
FBI Fingerprint Check.
Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check.
Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Mandated Reporter.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills in the below areas:
Developing Direct Reports: The extent to which one can guide direct reports through their careers and help prepare for leadership positions through providing challenging tasks and development plans
Innovation Management: Teaches intelligent risk-taking, encouraging direct reports to look at new ways to solve problems, and when to implement new ideas
Motivating Others: The ability to create a climate in which people want to do their very best and can motivate many kinds of direct reports. Empowers others through pushing tasks and decisions downwards
Strategic Agility: The ability to look at internal and external trends and adjust your role in a strategic plan. Able to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and is future oriented.
Building Effective Teams: The ability to assemble and lead strong, high functioning teams to solve organizational issues of all sizes. Shares successes with the team and agency, and fosters an open dialogue
Managing Vision and Purpose: The ability to communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the organization in a compelling way so direct reports feel a sense of purpose in the work they do. Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems
Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories
Understanding of the child welfare and state system
Understanding of family therapy practices, both individual and group
Understanding of child and adolescent development
Flexible to changing situations, staff and client
Sensitive to the needs of client and their families
Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary
Basic understanding of adolescent development, treatment and defense mechanisms
Understands adolescent therapeutic techniques and how this impacts the client
Handles multiple priorities
Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure.
Manages stress appropriately.
Works alone effectively.
Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.
Works effectively with others /teamwork.
Understands and practices Universal Precautions.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Demonstrates competence and continues training in age-specific competencies for age 12 through 18 (adult clients).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assures delivery of the clinical services of the residential program.
Reviews all evaluations in order to determine the integrated summary prior to treatment plan development.
Meets weekly with therapist to assure the accuracy of the assessment and diagnosis, treatment plan, assure family involvement, identify other needed interventions and evaluate client progress.
Meets weekly with social workers to assure the accuracy of the bio-psycho/social history, coordination of communication with outside agencies, family and discharge planning.
Provides clinical direction for all staff.
Chairs the weekly treatment team meeting.
Supervises the treatment planning and treatment plan implementation.
Oversights the completion of all needed clinical assessments.
Develops the annual clinical training plan and coordinates and/or provides the training directly.
Coordinates clinical services with the psychiatrist and the Psych-ARNP.
Participates in the Performance Improvement process to monitor the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of documentation, and overall client satisfaction of the program.
Assures the content, accuracy and completeness of the clinical record.
Assists with developing and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the program.
Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours and written within 24 hours.
After successful completion of Medication Administration course, may administer prescribed medication; documents and observes its effects.
Provides supervision for practicum students.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
Ensures clients' rights are protected.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned.
Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.
Requirements
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field from an accredited college or university.
Licensed independent practitioner in the State of Texas
Prefer minimum of two years' experience in residential programs
Prefer previous supervisory experience
First Aid/CPR.
Mandt
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test.
FBI Fingerprint Check.
Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check.
Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Mandated Reporter.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills in the below areas:
Developing Direct Reports: The extent to which one can guide direct reports through their careers and help prepare for leadership positions through providing challenging tasks and development plans
Innovation Management: Teaches intelligent risk-taking, encouraging direct reports to look at new ways to solve problems, and when to implement new ideas
Motivating Others: The ability to create a climate in which people want to do their very best and can motivate many kinds of direct reports. Empowers others through pushing tasks and decisions downwards
Strategic Agility: The ability to look at internal and external trends and adjust your role in a strategic plan. Able to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and is future oriented.
Building Effective Teams: The ability to assemble and lead strong, high functioning teams to solve organizational issues of all sizes. Shares successes with the team and agency, and fosters an open dialogue
Managing Vision and Purpose: The ability to communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the organization in a compelling way so direct reports feel a sense of purpose in the work they do. Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems
Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories
Understanding of the child welfare and state system
Understanding of family therapy practices, both individual and group
Understanding of child and adolescent development
Flexible to changing situations, staff and client
Sensitive to the needs of client and their families
Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary
Basic understanding of adolescent development, treatment and defense mechanisms
Understands adolescent therapeutic techniques and how this impacts the client
Handles multiple priorities
Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure.
Manages stress appropriately.
Works alone effectively.
Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.
Works effectively with others /teamwork.
Understands and practices Universal Precautions.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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