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Saint Francis Ministries

Clinical Director

Saint Francis Ministries, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232


SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Clinical Director provides clinical and administrative oversight to assigned clinical staff who provide behavioral health services with a focus on evidence-based practice (EBPs). Behavioral health services delivered will support the permanency, safety, and well-being for children and youth involved in the child welfare contract. This position will champion the use of the program's identified EBPs while maintaining a partial caseload. The Clinical Director is responsible for quality client care by ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and standards.Requirements:

MINIMUM EDUCATION & LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Clinical Certification; LSCSW, LCMFT, LCPC. LCP

Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas at the independent practitioner level

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

Must have experience in family-based services either through educational or work experience.

Three years experience in clinical setting.

Clinical management/supervision experience.

Must be 21 years of age

Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and Adult Registry check

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Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides individual supervision/coaching to assigned clinical staff

Provides team supervision to staff to review cases and provide feedback on intervention and case conceptualization

Champions the use of PMTO and other approved evidence based practices

Ensures staff are working through their PMTO training and certification

Willingness to become trained and certified in PMTO and other approved EBPs

Maintains a partial caseload and completes specialized assessments

Coordinates client care with other service providers, schools, case management teams, foster care staff, and adoption staff

Assists assigned staff with meeting caseload and billable hours requirements

Ensures quality documentation, reports, and billing is completed for services provided

Conducts and reviews annual performance evaluations of staff

Assesses and ensures staff competencies

Provides clinical training and mentoring as requested

Provides clinical support to Saint Francis Ministries Reintegration Foster Care and Adoption on-call system

Travels to provide in person supervision to assigned staff within their home office setting

Provides coverage when staff are unavailable

Reports Unusual Incidents and/or Critical Incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels

Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms

Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position

Manages emotions and can make decision under pressure

Manages stress appropriately

Works alone effectively

Mandated reporter

Must have academic course work or demonstrate graduate-level competency in developmental psychology and abnormal psychology

Must be conversant with the DSM-5

Trained in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice

Understanding of child and adolescent development

Working knowledge and skills in Individual, Family, Group therapy techniques

Understanding of the child welfare and state system

Understanding of the behavioral health and state system

Knowledge of SED youth and foster care population

Knowledge of Family Systems with at-risk families

Experience implementing evidence-based practices

Leadership skills in developing a team approach with the staff team members assigned to provide service delivery

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Must have knowledge of effective health service administration, management, and human resources management

Demonstrate solid understanding of fiscal management practices

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