Clinical Director

Authentic Recovery Center is a dual diagnosis treatment center located in Los Angeles, California. We provide an interdisciplinary therapeutic drug rehab and alcohol rehab designed to address the root causes of addiction.

With an emphasis on evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment methods, our facility offers the advanced clinical techniques necessary for treating both addiction and its co-occurring disorders.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate patient treatment as outlined in DBH protocols and treatment plans.
• Oversee the progress of each patient.
• Ensure patients receive quality evaluation and an accurate diagnosis of problems.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of treatment plans for individual patients.
• Oversee all of the clinical treatment programs at ARC
• Review patient complaints and address any concerns to assure resolution in a timely manner.
• Provide supervision to clinical staff regarding behavioral interventions, behavioral contracts, complex patients, etc.
• Provide continual training and education to clinical staff to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to patients.
• Oversee quality of Medical Records.
• Supervise all clinical staff within the facility.
• Supervise and train assigned Intern Students.
• Directly supervise and develop primary therapists.
• Conduct annual performance reviews on clinical staff.
• Develop and implement clinical competencies to ensure that staff are qualified to perform the required duties in their job description.
• Ensure development and competency of clinical staff at every level, ensuring that appropriate training and education is provided.
• Lead the interviewing and hiring process for clinical therapists and clinical staff.
• Participate in and attend various committees of the facility as designated by established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all clinical departments operate within an established budget.
• Assure that staffing meets the guidelines of licensure and accreditation and are consistent with census and budgetary parameters (i.e. not understaffed or overstaffed).
• Cultivate an environment which encourages open, clear, consistent, and honest communication.
• In all interpersonal interactions, build a spirit of cooperation which contributes to achieving the mission of ARC - DBH.
• Be dependable, punctual, accountable, and use time productively.
• Respond to internal/external emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Conduct weekly Clinical Staff Meetings.
• Conduct daily treatment team reviews.
• Supervise and monitor clinical staff schedules.
• Forecast needs and ensure that ARC - DBH is adequately staffed in all clinical disciplines to ensure quality treatment and meet the needs of our patients and programs.
• Work to develop ARC - DBH human resources to their best potential.
• Continually monitor employee performance and competency and ensure that employees are receiving meaningful and regular feedback on their performance.
• Provide coverage for groups and individual sessions, as necessary.
• Provide the framework for clinical research, as necessary.
• Model and actively support the principles of the ARC Program.
• Champion performance improvement as a fundamental philosophy in the organization.
• Serves 24-hour call for emergencies in coordination with the NHR – DBH leadership team.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with any/all regulatory bodies and is always prepared for surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This is a full-time position.

• Master’s degree required; PhD preferred
• Applicable clinical licensure in the state of California: LMFT, LCSW, LPC
• A minimum of 5+ years in a supervisory position
• Knowledge of crisis management and therapeutic intervention
• Effective written, oral, and computer skills, including presentations
• Ability to organize, manage time, and problem-solve

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/