Job Title: Director of Clinical Services
The Director of Clinical Services (DCC) is responsible for the overall leadership of Residential, Partial and IOP levels of care for both the adult program and the adolescent program.
This includes managing the program managers, social service team, mental health techs, recreation therapist, staffing coordinators, interns, and all programming. The DCS also sets the clinical vision and overall clinical direction of the facility in partnership with the Medical Director and administrative staff.
In addition, this position plays a key role in La Amistad's multidisciplinary approach to patient care in the form of collaboration with Medical Directors, nursing, HIM, marketing, admissions, and Utilization Review staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage program managers, social service teams, mental health technicians, recreation therapists, staffing coordinators, interns, and all programming
* Set clinical vision and direction of the facility in partnership with the Medical Director and administrative staff
* Collaborate with Medical Directors, nursing, HIM, marketing, admissions, and Utilization Review staff to provide comprehensive patient care
Requirements
* Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
* At least five years experience working with emotionally disturbed populations, preferably including children, adolescents, and adults
* Minimum of five years experience in the mental health field, including at least two years of clinical and administrative supervision
* Certification as a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor by the State of Florida