Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Clinical Director is responsible for leading the development of administrative, therapeutic, and operational aspects of clinical programs and services at Samaritan Center, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and accessible services to clients and the community.

Essential Functions:

• Clinical Leadership
  • Leads development of clinical procedures and coordinates implementation of new policies.
  • Develops and implements clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
  • Manages process for gathering data for outcome measures, no-show rate, client retention, etc.
  • Participates in therapist interview process and provides clinically based orientation for new clinicians.
  • Collaborates with Executive Director and Marketing Manager to develop resources and materials for promotion of clinical services.
• Supervision & Training
  • Leads Clinical Cabinet, working in collaboration with team leads to develop compliant and ethical clinical procedures for the center.
  • Provides clinical supervision, training, and professional development for clinical residents and interns.
  • Coordinates additional supervision to ensure interns and residents are receiving relevant supervision for desired degree/credentials.
  • Provides direct supervision to Client Services Team, leading efforts to create positive client experience in areas such as intake, scheduling, paperwork, and insurance/billing procedures.
  • Leads Clinical Administrative meetings in collaboration with Client Service Manager to update clinical staff on current policies and procedures
  • Leads therapist annual review process to assess performance and identify projected clinical activity for following year.
• Clinical Services
  • Provides an average of 5 – 10 counseling sessions per week.
  • Maintains clinical records within the timeframe as outlined in the Center policies and procedures.
  • Maintains premium hours on clinician schedule as outlined in offer letter and relevant to populations served.

Skills & Abilities:

• Counseling Skills: Displays skills and abilities as outlined on Samaritan Center’s Staff Therapist Job Description
• Interpersonal Excellence: Comfortable in one-on-one or group settings, excellent communication skills, and ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Leadership & Coaching: Capacity to lead, coach, and coordinate in order to engage the clinical team and facilitate solutions that benefit clients and the organization.
• Organizational Skills: Presents with well-organized approach coupled with experience in planning and designing projects and policies.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills are a prerequisite, ensuring smooth navigation of necessary tools and platforms.

Education and/or Other Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or equivalent
• Licensure: A licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Clinical Experience: 5+ years working as a therapist offering individual counseling services
• Administration: 2+ years experience working in supervisor/management role including but not limited to intern/resident supervision, clinical policy & procedure development, and building a culture of learning and development (preferred).
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the medical, mental health, and social service systems in the Lancaster County area (preferred).

To apply: https://samaritanlancaster.bamboohr.com/careers/42?source=aWQ9Mjg%3D

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