Job Details

Job Summary

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing management of all clinical functions at the

Behavioral Health Residential Facility. Responsible for providing effective leadership to the

clinical staff, has knowledge of the organization, provides marketing support for the company and

directs all the clinical services within the facilities in accordance with the standards of State

and Federal regulations.

* Preference is given to qualified Navajo Nation and/or Native American Applicants in accordance

with Title 15 N.N.C. Chapter 7 .*

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities

•Maintains an effective clinical organizational structure and delegates appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities.

•Informs employees on Axiom Care Policies and Procedures, Licensure requirements and contract terms.

•Functions as leaders of weekly Clinical Staff Meetings.

•Manage clinical team's time efficiently to ensure work is complete. Track productivity of each team member.

•Implements plans for performance improvement.

•Evaluates quality of program on an ongoing basis.

•Develops cost-effective methods to provide service.

•Provides for staff development (i.e., supervision, educational, etc.)

•Facilitates communication with ancillary services.

•Attends clinical and administrative meetings to share information inter-departmentally.

•Supervises Interns completing a field placement unless delegated to Clinical Supervisor.

•Demonstrates knowledge of administrative and clinical policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff.

•Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; ability to communicate these procedures clearly and accurately.

•Displays the ability to direct and supervise program activities.

•Ensures program efficacy through the use of audit tools based on program KPIs. Prepares reports showing data trends compared to prior months, uses data to make program changes when needed.

Maintains an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern within budgetary constraints.

•Ensures clinical staff meets education/licensure requirements.

•Evaluates clinical staff based on specified performance standards on a timely basis.

•Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.

•Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.

•Assists in formulating standards of patient care.

•Resolve client grievances.

•Provide culturally appropriate modalities in support of client's cultural preferences.

•Promotes inclusion through Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.

•Promotes mission, vision, and values of the Axiom Care program.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

•Accomplishes clinical human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.

•Provide Clinical Supervision to Associate Licensed staff seeking independent licensure with AZBBHE.

•As the Clinical Manager for a 24/7 residential facility, this role requires availability for on-call duties outside regular hours to support onsite staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•Must be proficient in computer applications, Microsoft Office, related software and electronic medical record systems.

•Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones and professionals in both written and oral format.

•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

•Strong time management skills.

•Working knowledge of ASAM.

•Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures.

•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

•Experience in working with diverse population and socioeconomic backgrounds, specifically, an understanding of Native American Reservation dynamic preferred.

•Experience with working with Native American population preferred.

•Minimal supervision regarding use of time.

Qualification Requirements

•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's Degree in

Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health related field.

•Independent License with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LCSW, LIAC, LMFT, LPC)

•Minimum of 2 years management setting familiarity with continuous Quality Improvement, and familiarity with Joint Commission standards.

•Possess skills related to all levels of management staff.

•Fingerprint Clearance Card upon hire

•Current First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

•Negative TB Test results within the past 12 months.

•Valid Driver's License and be insurable with our corporate insurance carrier.

Core Competencies:

•Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without disrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other's ideas and tries new things.

•Communication and Relationship Management - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings, establish, and maintain relationships, and facilitate constructive interactions with individuals and groups.

•Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

•Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

•Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

•Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others;

Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

•Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

•Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

•Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

•Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural Differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

•Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

•Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

•Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

•Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their

tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

•Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

•Experience with Electronic Medical Records (KIPU a plus); Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).

Physical Requirements:

•Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

•The employee must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Navajo Nation Preference:

•Preference is given to qualified Navajo Nation and/or Native American Applicants in accordance

with Title 15 N.N.C. Chapter 7.