Clinical Director for Residential Adolescent Program

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional seeking an opportunity to lead and transform lives? We are excited to announce an opening for a Clinical Director to spearhead our cutting-edge residential adolescent mental health care facilities located in Fallbrook, CA. As a Clinical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our program while making a profound impact on individuals and their families. The Clinical Director will be responsible for AMFM Healthcare's adolescent specific program called Mission Prep.

As a Clinical Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our program while collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals. You will be responsible for overseeing the clinical operations, providing leadership to a team of therapists and clinicians, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to our clients. You will work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategic initiatives, maintain program compliance, and drive the program's success through innovation and continuous improvement.

About Us

Mission Prep aims to provide support and sustainable change for adolescents and families who are challenged by primary mental health struggles. We firmly believe in treating the entire family system and allowing families to address the challenges of their children in a safe, sustainable way. At Mission Prep we are committed to preparing teens for the challenges of life and giving families the fresh start they need at our teen mental health treatment.

To do this we utilize a blend of time-tested therapeutic approaches as well as innovative interventions. We create a sustainable experience that can be built upon long after the youth discharges from Mission Prep. Every element of the family’s care is conducted with attention and purpose from the sessions with our board-certified psychiatrist to the beautiful, home-like environment cultivated to bring a sense of belonging and connection for those in our care.

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem.

• FSA/HSA Accounts.

• Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.

Other benefits include:

• 401k plan with employer match.

• PTO, Self Care Day, and Floating Holiday.

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Health and Wellness Membership.

Job Type: Full time, Salary, Exempt.

Compensation: $100,000-$110,000 annually.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

The Clinical Director will possess skills and knowledge of the operations of a multi-care level facility and multi-disciplinary clinical treatment team. The Clinical Director will be familiar with a variety of therapeutic modalities and have a thorough understanding of Evidence-Based Treatment practices. This individual will be familiar with best practices for relevant levels of care and environments. The Clinical Director will possess managerial and supervisory skills and utilize these skills on a daily basis.

• Minimum Qualifications – Licensed clinician (LMFT or LCSW) with experience in mental health treatment environment with leadership experience.
• Preferred Qualifications – Master’s level Licensed Professional Clinician experienced with treatment of co-occurring disorders, insurance clinical and billing practices, and clinical supervision. Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance in Licensing and Certification with Department of Health Care Services and TJC accreditation standards.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply for this position.
• Ability to pass a federal DOJ LiveScan background check.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Preferably two years experience working in a relevant field.
• Experience in, and passion for, clinical supervision.
• Excellent conflict resolution, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and staff training skills.
• Technologically skilled with demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Health Records, GSuite, and collaborative documents.
• Working clinical knowledge of managed care and commercial health insurance medical necessity criteria for admission, continued stay, and discharge.
• Work in a faced-paced environment; make independent decisions, communicate effectively when dealing with clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders of AMFM Healthcare.
• Refined and well-organized multi-tasking skills and in-depth problem-solving abilities.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current T.B. Clearance.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Uphold and enforce the agency’s standards, policies and procedures, client rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct, and take on additional duties as needed.
• Collaboratively develop and oversee treatment experiences that meet the needs of clients struggling with mental health disorders.
• Support, through supervision, the Clinical Director with management of their clinical and managerial responsibilities.
• Develop and cultivate an environment based on person-centered philosophy and culturally sensitive to client needs, and lead, direct, and motivate staff to successful completion of goals.
• Report routinely, to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Board of Directors on the status and progress of the program's clinical activities, staff, and individual clients.
• Work collaboratively with admissions, company leadership, and other stakeholders on ensuring an effective and timely process for evaluating clinical eligibility is established.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of clinically oriented administrative and direct clinical care staff, as well as contracted individuals rendering clinical services to the clients within the program.
• Responsible for continuous quality management and performance improvement in the clinical department.
• Assist Human Resources with staff conflicts, disciplinary action, and termination, if necessary. Perform 90 day and annual performance evaluation of assigned supervisees.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with subordinate staff, supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.

Who is AMFM Healthcare?

After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our mission is to provide exceptional residential mental health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery.

At AMFM Healthcare, our team is composed of individuals who possess both the qualifications and the unwavering passion to deliver comprehensive care for severe mental illness. We understand the profound impact mental health struggles can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to offering support, healing, and hope.

What sets AMFM Healthcare apart in the field of mental health care is our commitment to an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment. We believe in the power of proven therapeutic approaches and continuously strive to integrate the latest research and advancements into our care programs. By leveraging this expertise, we aim to provide the highest quality of treatment and optimize outcomes for our residents.

As you step into our facilities, you'll immediately notice that we are different from most mental health treatment centers. We foster a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace and embark on their journey to recovery. Our dedicated staff members prioritize personalized and compassionate care, understanding that each person's experience with mental illness is unique. We take the time to truly listen, to empathize, and to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.