Director Of Clinical Services

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for BIAC clients and provide leadership for Clinical Services. Part of the mission, for the clinical director, is to grow the department with the goal being to serve more survivors of brain injury. As Director of Clinical Services, you will oversee clinical program planning and operation for survivors statewide, standards compliance, develop applicable clinical and administrative policies and procedures, assist with the fiscal accountability of the program, and manage/supervise a clinical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Coordination

• Cultivate community partnerships to facilitate two-way referrals.
• Inspire and lead others towards high levels of performance, quality, accountability, and excellence.
• Provide clinical and job supervision to the Clinical Team members (FT or PT employees, contractors, or interns) by providing individual and group supervision.
• Offer a clinical and trauma-informed perspective for all BIAC projects and programs.
• Guide Clinical staff in reaching professional development benchmarks and goals.
• Supervise Employees for Licensure - Provide weekly individual and group supervision to employees working towards licensure.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Clinical Services Department, for example, cancellation policy.
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory agencies and referral sources (e.g., OBH/BHA, CDPHE, HCPF, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws)
• With Director of Human Resources, Department Directors, Department Vice Presidents, and President/CEO, recruit, hire, onboard, and retain quality employees.
• Member of the BIAC Leadership team.

Direct Services

• Provide Neuropsychological Assessments to clients through partnerships with corrections and/or others.
• Facilitate assessments and write evaluations and/or supervise others who facilitate assessment and write assessments based on their findings.
• May be asked to provide direct therapy services to individuals with brain injury, for example, the Brief Therapy Support (BTS) program, and counseling support at Valor on the Fax

Administration and other tasks

• Maintain Medicaid and RAE contracts - generate and maintain contracts with Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs) statewide, and other entities as needed to uphold state behavioral health designations.
• Oversee all aspects of Medicaid and Medicare billing for Clinical Services.
• Provide ongoing training to BIAC staff related to clinical interventions (i.e., Suicidality, Boundaries).
• Connect with community partners to ensure ongoing availability of needed clinical referrals.
• Budgeting - Manage and implement the Clinical Services portion of the BIAC Operating Costs budget.
• Mange employee timesheets and time off

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical counseling, social work, psychology, or closely related field.
• Three years’ experience delivering mental and/or behavioral health services to individuals.
• Two years of management and clinical supervisory experience in mental/behavioral health.
• Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel within the region this position serves as needed.
• Willingness to travel to meetings and events within the state, occasionally after hours and on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering Clinical Services to individuals with a brain injury.
• Possess working knowledge of key referral sources including Regional Accountable Entities, Administrative Service Organizations, private insurance companies, Colorado Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration, and county departments of human services.
• Knowledge of Brain Injury therapy modalities
• Knowledge of individuals with a brain injury who have experienced homelessness.
• One year or more of experience delivering Clinical Services in a group setting.
• Knowledge of community, state, and federal resources for brain injury, disability, or human services specific to the region this position serves.
• Experience teaching life skills such as: organization, financial management, healthy lifestyle, social skills, job skills, computer, and internet usage.
• Knowledge and experience applying person-centered and culturally competent practices in interactions with clients, co-workers, professionals, and other community members.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Clinical licensure: LCSW or LCPC , Psy D
• CBIS certification (acquired within one year of employment and maintained through continuing education). BIAC provides training.