What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL DIRECTOR position at Natsu Healthcare?
The Clinical Director (CD) is an executive management position with responsibility to oversee all clinical services and supervise all employees in their designated treatment program. The CD meets regularly with the NAT-SU administrator and other directors to collaboratively plan operations, make, and interpret policy, address staff and client concerns, and otherwise carry out the goals of NAT-SU Healthcare’s Executive Committee.
Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise therapists, case managers, and peer support professionals.
- Oversee and adjust all programming components as needed.
- Maintain program standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure that all licenses, certifications, accreditations, and required trainings are current.
- Maintain a small caseload (up to 5 clients) when needed.
- Facilitate psychoeducation, therapy and/or support groups as needed.
- Directly accountable to NAT-SU's Executive Committee
Education and Experience
- Master's degree in mental health field from an accredited college or university
- Valid LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Psychologist license in any U.S. state. Working toward Utah licensure is required within one year.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional supervisory capacity (behavioral health or otherwise)
Key Skills and Competencies
- Competent in theory and treatment of co-occurring disorders (SUD and MH diagnoses)
- Educated in and familiar with Medication Assisted Treatment methods and modes of delivery.
- Familiarity with American Indian/Alaska Native culture and historical trauma
- Overall familiarity and skill working across cultures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with collaborative decision-making
- Whole person orientation to health, recovery, and services
- Trauma-informed orientation and trauma-specific treatment modalities
- Familiarity with White Bison treatment curricula, i.e., Wellbriety, Mending Broken Hearts, others, or willingness to receive (NAT-SU paid) training in such.
Physical Requirements
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s essential physical, mental, and environmental requirements, employees must be able to successfully perform all functions of their job with minimal supervision.
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 Vaccine required, can administer at NAT-SU Health Clinic free of charge if needed.
Work Hours
The Clinical Director position is a full-time, exempt position with a standard M-F 9am-5pm schedule, with occasional weekend and on-call work. Alternative schedules may be negotiated. The CD holds a position of high responsibility and as such, work hours may need to be adjusted on occasion to respond to client and program needs. Thus, the CD is encouraged to call upon other NAT-SU leaders as needed to help maintain a sustained and harmonious work/life balance.
Benefits:
- 401(k)Company Paid
- 401 (k) Matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays