Clinic Director - Behavioral Health

Description

Management/Leadership
Req #: 42469

Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Outpatient Services, the Clinic Director of Outpatient services is responsible for the performance, management and oversight of daily operations of the Practice, including Outpatient Therapy, Outpatient Psychiatry, and Practice Management, and a matrix oversight of other program areas in the practice. The clinic director supervises practice management and clinicians and ensures the quality of care for all services, including outpatient psychiatry, meets regulatory, licensing, and clinical standards. This position actively assumes responsibility for implementing policies and procedures, ensures effective and consistent communication in the designated region across the MH network and works collaboratively to address barriers to services delivery and patient flow.

This position is responsible for understanding and ensuring program level compliance with contractual requirements, oversight and monitoring of existing workflows and processes and implementation of new workflows and processes when indicated. This position will identify and monitor the integrity of data reporting mechanisms and will engage in process improvement activities to maximize operational and fiscal efficiencies. This position will work closely and collaboratively with the Regional Medical Director and will directly supervise the practice manager to ensure daily operations meet clients and providers needs The Clinic Director will work closely with the senior directors and managers of all the programs offered in the practice. This individual proactively participates in program development for designated program areas including grant opportunities.

The incumbent will provide direct supervision and clinical guidance to a team of 7-10 clinicians and directly supervise the practice manager. This role supports operations of the OP psychiatry team (5-7 providers) and leads the local leadership team in the clinic.

The hours of clinic operations are 8 AM-5 PM Monday - Friday, and is located in Biddeford, Maine. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience managing clinical operations, clinical and supervisory expertise in behavioral health settings and demonstrated ability with innovation, change implementation and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Experience leading an Outpatient program and knowledge of evidence-based practices a plus.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master's degree in Social Work or related field, or Ph.D. in psychology
2. License/Certification: Independently licensed to practice in Maine and provide supervision to all staff within area of responsibility, including conditionally licensed staff
3. Experience: 5+ years of progressive mental health management and broad clinical experience is required
4. Evidence of operational management experience, including staff management, workflow and process development, budget management
5. Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with teams of individuals in diverse settings
6. Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office
7. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaborative with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
8. Sensitivity to cultural variables and respect for diversity

If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org