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AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC

Clinical Director

san diego, CA

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Job description

Position

Clinical Director

Type/Shift

Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt; Participation in an on-call rotation required

Compensation

Base Salary: $115-$125k per year

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)

PTO (Sick, Vacation)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities

Training clinical staff on key job responsibilities (incl. Client intervention, peer review, therapy modalities, clinical documentation, AMA blocking, utilization reviews, etc.)

Ensuring clients are receiving the highest quality of care and programs remain in full compliance with all state, licensing, and accreditation requirements at all times

Drive positive client and business outcomes through increased lengths of stay, continuation of care, and facility census

Developing operational processes and training materials to improve the clinical effectiveness of relevant residential and outpatient programs (e.g. intake, medication, therapy schedule, case management schedule, etc.)

Provide clinical expertise, oversight, initiative, and leadership on a daily basis, including the supervision of associate Therapist as needed

Participate in an on-call rotation and remain available to provide clinical support, guidance, and decision-making when needed outside of regular business hours

Step in for key positions (e.g. Program Directors/Managers, Therapists, Group Facilitators) and take on a caseload whenever necessary

Qualifications & Skills

License/Credentials: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or functional equivalent (required)

Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)

Experience: 3+ years of mental health experience and 1+ year(s) of management experience (required)

Additional: Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)

Key Qualities

Blend of clinical expertise and business administration skills

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions

Emotional stability under pressure

Exceptional leadership skills and execution capabilities

Company Description

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.

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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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