Clinical Director - Flexible Schedule - 20 hr/wk

We are seeking a highly-motivated, super-energetic, and experienced Independently Licensed Therapist / Clinical Director to join our team in helping to lead our women's residential addiction treatment program through outcome-focused patient care. As the Clinical Director, your influence will extend to shaping and supervising clinical operations, ensuring meticulous adherence to regulatory frameworks, elevating standards of clinical distinction, and nurturing a milieu of empathetic care that inspires our clients to embrace life's possibilities with grace, courage, and everlasting sobriety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Participate as a member of our leadership team in the development and implementation of strategic plans to achieve ambitious clinical goals and objectives in alignment with the organization's mission and values.

• Regulatory Compliance: Work to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and company policies and procedures.

• Program Creation: Establish and implement evidence-based psychotherapy programming focused on complex trauma, addictions, women's mental health, etc.

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Perform thorough assessments to fully evaluate clients’ mental health status, behavioral patterns, co-occurring disorders, and psychosocial functioning.

• Individualized Treatment Planning: Through collaboration with the clients, develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to their unique needs, treatment objectives, and circumstances.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Manage a caseload of 10 clients conducting individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, family members, and continuity of care planning.

• Documentation and Progress Monitoring: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and interventions in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

• Clinical Oversight: Provide guidance and direction to other healthcare support staff, to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care meets the expectations of our vision.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in our Quality Improvement Initiative to enhance clinical processes, streamline workflows, and promote innovation in care delivery.

• Patient Advocacy: Passionately advocate for the patients’ rights, dignity, and safety, ensuring that their healthcare needs are met with compassion, respect, and empathy.

• Community Engagement: Represents the organization in the community, helping to build positive relationships with stakeholders, advocating for healthcare initiatives, and promoting health education and awareness.

Key Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or higher in a compatible field of study

• Independent Licensure with Clinical Supervisor credentials through AZBBHE

• DBT, EMDR certification a plus!

• 4+ years of verifiable experience as a LPC, LCSW, LISAC

• Strong background working with Complex Trauma, Addictions, and Women's Health

• Experience in staff supervision, training, and managerial principles

• Competent in ADHS regulations, TJC/Carf standards, ASAM essentials, and clinical best practices.

Skills and Attributes:

• Leadership: A proven ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Clinical Expertise: Extensive experience in clinical therapy with a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.

• Energetic Approach: A vibrant and enthusiastic attitude that energizes both clients and colleagues, creating a positive and motivating atmosphere.

• Innovative Thinking: A forward-thinking mindset with a willingness to explore new approaches and take on new challenges to enhance the therapeutic process and improve client outcomes.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly identify and address challenges, finding creative solutions to complex issues as they arise.

• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine compassion for clients and their well-being, coupled with the ability to empathize with their experiences and provide empathetic support.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and client needs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to manage caseloads, administrative tasks, and team schedules efficiently, optimizing operations.

• Team Player: A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team, valuing input from colleagues and fostering a culture of mutual respect and support.

• Commitment to Professional Growth: A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest research and best practices in the field of clinical therapy.

Physical Demands

• The nature of the work requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, use of stairs and the ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.