Clinical Director

Job Summary

Performs professional and supervisory duties as Clinical Director of the outpatient mental health clinic (MHC) and day treatment program. Primary responsibility includes managing clinic operations including staffing, therapy, diagnostic, crisis, psychological evaluations, satellite services in schools, jail services, psychiatry, nursing medication clinics, and in-home therapy services. Interprets, implements, and enforces County Board policies. Coordinates programs and services with related community organizations and other county departments. Selects, supervises, and evaluates clinic staff. Work is performed in an office setting.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Designs, implements, supervises, monitors, and evaluates clinic services, procedures, programs, and services to meet the needs of clients and to ensure that program outcomes and objectives are achieved.
• Provides supervision and consultation to staff and supervisors including hiring, evaluations, and discipline of staff.
• Responsible for clinical oversight including psychological testing, individual and group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, and coordination of psychiatric services.  
• Provides consultative services to schools, court services, private physicians, and other groups. 
• Writes, updates, and implements policies, procedures, and standards of practice for the Mental Health Center in accordance with the Department of Human Services, health plan requirements, state and federal regulations, and County Board policies,   
• Ensures programming, services, policies, and procedures meet state and federal audit requirements to maintain certifications, licenses, and credentials. 
• Develops, implements, and monitors agreements with other agencies and departments for provision of clinical mental health services (e.g., school districts, Scott Family Net, jail, employment and training, and Community Corrections).
• Serves as mental health resource on various local and state boards/committees.
• Provides crisis response and resources during critical incidents in the community traumatic events in schools.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with credentialed providers and navigates service protocols with health plans as needs arise; consults with psychiatrists and staff relative to needs of clients; refers peoples with serious psychiatric problems for additional treatment. 
• Advises management in the development and implementation of service goals, objectives, and performance measures for planning and annual budget and report.  
• Maintains records, prepares reports, writes proposals, and submits data as needed for various program activities and grant awards through the Department of Human Services or federal grants.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other community, governmental, and professional organizations representing the department in various forums and committees. 
• Participates in conferences and professional meetings with other agencies, prepares articles, presents to community groups, and participates in public relations to further the goals of the agency or county strategic plan.
• Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.
• Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.
• Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals. 
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and must be a Licensed Psychologist (LP) by the Minnesota Board of Examiners of Psychologists and three years of post-doctorate experience, including two years providing supervision. The incumbent shall provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The employee is under general guidance and direction from the Behavioral Health and Housing Director. Independent professional judgment must be used in the course of the work. Work is periodically reviewed through case reviews, conferences, and written reports.

The incumbent directs and oversees the work of others; including, program/service planning and delivery, personnel selection, evaluation of work performance, training, and disciplinary activities. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.

The incumbent promotes employee professional development and provides coaching and mentoring to others.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.
• Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.
• Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.
• Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.
• Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.
• Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.
• Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.
• Knowledge – Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical, educational, and counseling psychology.
• Knowledge of requirements of clinical documentation, professional clinical report writing, and court testimony.
• Knowledge of psychotherapeutic principles, techniques and methods, and the application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of clients.
• Knowledge of types, use, scoring, and interpretation of standardized psychological testing including forensic, personality, diagnostic, cognitive, functional, and neuropsychological testing.
• Knowledge of human, emotional, social, psychological, and environmental problems and the techniques applicable to their alleviation.
• Knowledge of trauma assessment and treatment.
• Knowledge of systems interventions, critical incident intervention, and community trauma intervention.
• Knowledge of electronic health records, data collection, interpretation and analysis, statistics, grant writing, and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws and regulations concerning mental health programs.
• Knowledge of current developments and trends in the field of psychology.
• Knowledge of community and other resources available.
• Knowledge of county policies, procedures, and labor contracts.
• Knowledge and understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
• Abilities – Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to evaluate department needs and recommend adjustments to programming to align with changing community and business needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate program and individual performance expectations to staff so that program and client success is achieved.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to secure the cooperation of others in difficult situations.
• Ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain good professional relationships with staff members and the community. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties.
• Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Typical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires inside work, typically in an office setting. The position is multi-task oriented and includes periods of stress when balancing multiple and varied needs/demands of services. 

Physical activities include sedentary to light work: Reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.