Adolescent Residential Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Manager of the Sagamore Adolescent Residential programs will provide leadership to a skilled, dedicated team of mental health professionals and oversee a comprehensive system of social services, case management, education, treatment planning, and discharge planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements the treatment protocols and best clinical practices employed within the agency;
• Provide Animal Assisted Therapy
• Develop plans and protocols for new clinical and program staff training along with the Training Director;
• Ensures appropriate assessments for all consumers served;
• Reviews fidelity of service models and quality;
• Provides the necessary clinical and evidenced based training as allowed underneath their clinical license such as CBT training;
• Provides 24/7 emergency response backup in the event of clinician absenteeism;
• Provides support and clinical recommendations as needed pertaining to admission, discharge, and triage decisions;
• Identifies and implements clinical evaluation/assessment tools and protocols:
• Collects monthly statistics and outcome reporting in collaboration with quality management staff.
• Accurately documents all billable encounters (therapy notes) into Southeastern Integrated Care’s EMR (electronic medical record) system within 24 hours.
• Assists the Director of Youth Clinical Services in ensuring that recipients are receiving the recommended authorized time allowed per payor;
• Travels as needed to various offices, meetings, and conferences.

Education/Experience

• Clinical licensures such as LCSW-A/LCSW, LCMHC-A/LCMHC, LMFT-A/LMFT, or LPA;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in direct practice that involves knowledge of mental illnesses and treatment methods, psychopharmacology and practices used in psychiatric disorders;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in developing/facilitating psycho-educational, prevention, and/or therapeutic support groups focused on contemporary social problems and mental health issues;
• Experience with intensive, wraparound, home-based clinical services;
• Extensive experience collaborating with state agencies such as LME/MCO, DMA, DHHS, and MH/SA/DD.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to negotiate, problem solve, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills;
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team;