Description
Job Description
Position:
Director of Clinical Services
Reporting to:
Executive Director
Location:
Southeastern Michigan
Summary
The Director of Clinical Services will be instrumental in building a behavioral health therapy program at Stand with Trans. This role will work alongside the executive director to identify the best practices required to launch this program. This includes making recommendations for HIPAA compliant software, insurance billing and paneling, virtual vs in-person therapy, ideal location for in-person services, and more. We are looking for a person who is passionate about working with young people and who welcomes the opportunity to address challenges with those who are marginalized, including LGBTQ+ youth of color. We are seeking a strong leader who is dedicated and determined to improve the mental wellness of the youth we serve.
This is a full-time salaried position ($80,000/year) with paid holidays, PTO, and health benefits.
Required Qualifications
Licensed in the state of Michigan, LMSW
5+ years of clinical experience post graduate degree
Significant personal and/or professional experience with the LGBTQ+ community with an emphasis on the "T"
Supervisory experience, preferably with LLMSW therapists and masters level therapy candidates
Lived and/or professional experience with transgender, two-spirit, bipoc, and/or non-binary individuals
Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
Cultural humility and a strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and justice
Experience and competence in providing care to youth
Knowledge and experience in providing trauma-informed care
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with and commitment to providing letters of support for gender affirming medical care
Experience in providing telehealth therapy
Trained and/or certified in evidence-based practices to ensure quality of service delivery
Working knowledge of electronic health records software
Understands best practice within social work practices, policies, and procedures
Familiarity with and able to effectively practice the Code of Ethics on the National Association of Social Workers
Familiarity with a wide variety of effective clinical treatment options and the ability to develop, implement and monitor those options in practice with you
Knowledge and comfort in working in a therapeutic setting with 10-24 years olds who may have emotional difficulties due to trauma
Primary Responsibilities
Initially, identify and recommend software, practice location, billing options, insurance paneling process and more to launch the program
Applying for and securing a license to provide behavioral health services and substance use services
Longer term, see a pre-defined number of clients
Interview, recruit, train, and supervise MSW student interns
Maintain HIPAA compliance
Contribute to the growth of the behavioral health program and oversee the ongoing updates based on evidence-based practices, informed by lived and clinical experiences
Write letters of support for gender affirming care and review and sign-off on letters completed by LLMSW therapists on staff
Become paneled at Stand with Trans with different insurance providers and accept insurance payments for therapy services
Review and sign off on case notes and other documentation for therapists/care coordinators with a limited license
Work with the Executive Director and other behavioral health program staff to regularly monitor and evaluate the program to identify and implement improvements
Monitor client clinical data in the electronic records system and recommend improvements where necessary
Build and maintain relationships with LGBTQ+ affirming organizations and professionals
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned
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