Associate Clinical Director

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri immediate opening for an Associate Clinical Director. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri is one of the premier behavioral health residential facilities providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri is daily committed to improving patients' lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients. Join our team today! Our Associate Clinical Director responsibilities include some of the following:
· Assists the Clinical Director in overseeing the clinical program by providing leadership, management, and clinical consultation to Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri Treatment Team. Monitors and directs operations of the clinical program to ensure that policies and procedures are followed, that goals and objectives are met, and that services and projects are accomplished efficiently and effectively. Directs the planning, development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the clinical programs, staff, and services. Works closely in conjunction with the Medical Director and DON. The Associate Clinical Director is required to maintain standards in line with federal and state regulations, as well as successfully maintain compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards. Psychosocial assessment of new patients; developing an update or detailed reassessment of the patient
· Our benefits include the following: · Service excellence and fulfilling work environment. · 401(k) plan and company match · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off · Supplemental Insurance Plans Available ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Responsible for leading and managing multi-disciplinary team meetings to review client caseload, treatment, concerns, and recommendations; reviews and approves progress notes.
2. Demonstrates the ability to fill in for the Clinical Director as needed as a member of Executive Leadership, i.e. attends meetings, prepares reports, and keeps department policy and procedures current. Participates in Quality Management activities to include staff development.
3. Demonstrates the ability to serve as a liaison with issues of clinical importance between the Chief Executive Officer and the Professional Staff. Is also able to provide detailed information about procedures or treatment to family and other caregivers.
4. Demonstrates the ability to provide direct clinical services to include assessments, evaluations, therapy (to include individual, family, and group), consultation with outside agencies and families, and crisis intervention. Can document progress notes of services rendered and stay within established timelines of services provided.
5. Demonstrates the ability to oversee and work closely with the Continuum of Care staff to provide an effective continuum of care services to include the pre-admission screening of referrals for admission, assigning those accepted to the appropriate primary therapist, and a smooth transition process.
6. Demonstrates the ability to teach and supervise, both individually and as a group, licensed and non-licensed clinicians to include support and direction on the delivery of services and documentation of services.
7. Demonstrates the ability to conduct weekly Clinical Staff Meetings, Discharge Planning Meetings, and professional supervision either individually or in a group setting.
8. Demonstrates the ability to attend and lead Master Treatment Planning Meeting and Special Treatment Team meetings as indicated.
9. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a professional and productive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients, and visitors.
10. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the professional code of ethics and the organization's policies/procedures, to include confidentiality, patient rights, and continuing education.
11. Demonstrates the ability to recognize, investigate and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.
12. Communicates clearly and accurately the philosophy, goals, and purposes of Clinical services. Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.
13. Ability to provide clinical and procedural training to new employees and clinical staff.
14. Demonstrates the ability to lead and conduct chart audits to be in compliance with state and accreditation requirements.
15. Demonstrate the ability to supervise intradepartmental teams.
16. Demonstrate the ability to provide customer service (complaint resolution and conflict mediation) to residents and external team members. Please apply if you have the following qualifications:
1 .*  AGE *At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
2. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
PLPC, LPC and/or MSW, LCSW licensed to practice by the Missouri Licensing Board and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
Minimum of five years clinical experience in the delivery of treatment services to children, adolescents, and families, including at least three years supervisory experience preferred.
A minimum of at least one year of clinical and/or supervisory experience in a residential setting is preferred.
Considerable knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and substance abuse/dependency services and programs.
3.* CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*
a. Valid driver's license
b. LPC, PLPC and/or LCSW, MSW fully or provisionally licensed to practice by the Missouri Licensing Board and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
4. LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and document client behavior. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization.
5. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
6. REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
7.* PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, and peripheral vision, color and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally be required to physically restrain clients, using authorized restraint procedures as a last resort for protection of client and staff.
8.* WORK ENVIRONMENT*
The work environment for this position is a residential facility setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to clients who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable personal behaviors, use profanity and sexually explicit phrases, make insulting remarks or threats regarding appearance, age, sex, or race, and exhibit defiance, dishonesty, and assaultive or self-destructive behaviors. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to occasional local travel as required by facility needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
9.* MENTAL REQUIREMENT*
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic. Must be flexible and able to complete multi-tasks without overwhelming frustration.
·  Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and Handle with Care.
·  Schedule : Seeking FT Monday-Friday with some weekend availability to include an on-call rotation. If you would like to learn more visit our website at Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical specialties: Pediatrics Psychiatry Schedule: 8-hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed. On call rotation Ability to commute/relocate: Waynesville, MO 65583: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Master's (Required) License/Certification: LPC or LMSW (Preferred) Work Location: In person