Associate Director - Clinical Services

Core Schedule:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Schedule varies based on needs of the agency, staff and clients; evenings, weekends and on-call may be required.
Role Summary:  The Associate Director - Treatment Services is accountable for the ongoing leadership and management of:

• Clinical Services – Oversee all aspects of treatment provided to BGH clients and ensure therapeutic services meet all applicable internal and external standards.
• Program Development & Oversight – Assist in the process of planning, organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating clinical programs.
• Interns – Manage the clinical internship program.
• Staff Development – Manage staff development processes that increase the efficacy of BGH employees.

Essential Functions: 

1. Leadership – Serve as Treatment Director for the agency.  As such, manage clinical aspects of BGH programs.  Ensure that treatment services are of the highest quality and comply with all applicable standards.  Maintain collaborative relationships with the on-campus school. Maintain collaborative relationship with psychiatric provider. When clinically appropriate, provide treatment services for BGH clients. On a regular and needed basis, develop, and implement standards, guidelines and/or procedures for both staff and clients. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards of licensing and accreditation, as well as the standards established by funding sources.  Maintain expectations for timely, accurate completion of clinical documentation.  Where appropriate, market BGH programs and manage working relationships with community resources.  Inform the Clinical Director immediately of any situation or emergency that may require input, intervention, decision or approval.  Supervise student interns. Cultivate relationships with universities and work collaboratively to provide internship experiences that are beneficial to both students and BGH. 
2. Staff Development - Model a professional approach in motivating, coaching, developing, leading and clinically supervising staff. In conjunction with the administrative and leadership teams, recruit staff and make recommendations for hiring, terminating, position and/or salary changes.  Develop, plan, facilitate and/or conduct regular training for staff.  Ensure that staff members adhere to BGH’s policies and procedures as well as program standards and protocols.  Complete annual performance appraisals for employees in a timely and professional manner.
3. Community Partnerships & Relations- Determine ways in which BGH can meet community needs in a manner that is consistent with our service array and mission. Educate the public about BGH programs and services. Present a positive and professional public image in a manner that exemplifies the mission of BGH.

Unplanned Activities: At BGH, we value teamwork.  To meet departmental and organizational goals, the employee is expected to assist with activities that are not formal parts of the role’s essential functions.
Qualifications:

1. Education - Masters in Mental Health, Social Work or related social service field. KY licensure/certification required.
2. Experience/Credentials – At least 2 years clinical experience working with adolescents and young adults, preferably in a residential, independent living or other relevant work environment.  Must have applicable professional licensure (i.e. LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, MFTA, or LMFT). CSW under supervision. Prior experience in a leadership/supervisory role. Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills, including proficiency with appropriate computer software/hardware (i.e., Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software/hardware).
3. Other - Interact professionally with BGH employees, clients, visitors, government agencies and the general public.  Maintain confidentiality of all client information.  Must be at least 21 years of age and legally able to work in U.S.  Valid driver’s license and insurability by BGHs insurance carrier required if expected to transport clients and/or use company vehicles.  Successful completion of all background screenings and pre-employment drug screen.  Successful negative, post-contingent offer and annual TB screenings. 

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: stand, walk and sit; use hands to manually manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Ability to read, write and converse in English.
Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a standard administrative office environment and BGH’s therapeutic milieu.  S/he will come into contact with BGH clients, staff members, Board members, volunteers and other members of the community.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  At times, this level may be increased.  The work environment is fast-paced and active.  The employee may engage in multiple activities during a given shift.  The employee works with children and youth who may exhibit challenging behaviors.  As a result, the employee may witness or experience verbal aggression, physical aggression and may be at risk of injury in the work environment.
 

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