Clinical Director - Portland, ME

The Clinical Director will report to the Executive Director and is responsible for the management and quality assurance of all clinical services provided by Liberty Bay Recovery Center, including the training of all clinical staff. The Clinical Director works closely with the Executive Director relating to the program and the clinical services provided. The Clinical Director is also part of the Senior Management Team, which supports compliance with all delivery of services to the fiscal, ethical, and legal standards upheld by the state of Maine and the core values and mission of Liberty Bay.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, behavioral science, or equivalent field of study
Experience providing clinical supervision in accordance with Maine state licensure rules and regulations
Knowledge of recovery, mental health, and other co-occurring disorders
Experience in working with addiction in a residential and/or intensive outpatient milieu
Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
One to three years of program management experience and staff supervision, including transforming clinical staff into a highly functional team
Experience with client billings
Experience and confidence identifying and implementing evidence-based practices
Experience working in crisis settings with individuals and families
Ability to work flexible hours
Program development, evaluation, solid organizational skills, and public speaking
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel and customized databases
Ability to work in and adapt to the culture of a multi-cultural, community-based organization
Commitment to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of the Agency’s mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances
Employment contingent upon clear UDS and criminal history record
Good inter-personal skills
Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout the course of a normal workday
Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers
Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities:

Support the Executive Director in program development
Ensure clinical services are in compliance with county, state, and federal regulatory agencies
Responsible for the provision of clinical supervision for all clinical staff on clinical topics relevant to client services provided by Liberty Bay
Provide and/or coordinate clinical trainings for all clinical staff on clinical topics relevant to the client services provided by Liberty Bay
Review treatment plans, case notes and written correspondence in order to verify that such documents meet county, state, and federal agency standards
Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical operations
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Quality Assurance in the development of policies and procedures relating to Liberty Bay programs
Evaluate clinical staff annually

Other Characteristics:

Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to stand from time to time
Use hands to handle or feel. Ability to talk or hear
Frequently required to reach with hands or arms
Ability to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Responsible for the oversight, supervision and quality assurance of all clinical services including both record keeping and direct services
In conjunction with the Executive Director ensures adherence to the required HIPAA and documentation as identified by county, state, and federal regulatory agencies
In collaboration with the Executive Director oversee the audit of the clinical charts to ensure adherence to county, state, and federal statutes
In coordination with the Executive Director and related team members, facilitate team meetings on a weekly basis to ensure coordinated implementation of treatment plans and service utilization ensuring the comprehensive care of clients reflects the philosophy and objectives of Liberty Bay
Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state, national, and job-related guidelines for reference checking, background screening, 10 panel urine drug screening, health screening, DMV (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
Generous paid time off accrual
Excellent growth and development opportunities
Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here is what you can expect from us:

Liberty Bay Recovery Center, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of treatment, to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Liberty Bay Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

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