Clinical Lead

Description

Tatum Psychology Employment Group is hiring a Clinical Lead to support exciting growth in our organization. We are looking for a leader to join our team with strong clinical skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and loves sharing your expertise and passion by mentoring, coaching, and training clinicians.

At Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health, we envision a community where everyone has access to the mental health care they need and deserve. Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health is a locally owned and operated organization: our vision for this company began from our first-hand experiences, witnessing the tragic effects of a community with unmet behavioral health needs. The Clinical Lead will provide clinical leadership to team members while carrying a reduced caseload of patients. The Clinical Lead (CL) will work closely with the Program Manager to align program goals, provide leadership mentoring to staff, and ensure quality assurance and training. For licensed candidates, additional responsibilities include case consultations and contributing to the development of clinical protocols. The CL will foster a positive team environment and is offered a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in a supportive workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Clinical Leadership

• Lead clinical decision-making processes to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
• Carry a small caseload of patients, providing direct care and support as needed.
• Provide clinical consultation to team members, offering guidance and expertise in complex cases.
• Collaborate closely with the Program Manager to align clinical practices with program goals and objectives.

2. Leadership Development

• Engage 1:1 leadership development activities to enhance personal and team growth.
• Participate actively in monthly meetings with the leadership team to contribute to organizational strategy & direction.

3. Quality Assurance & Training

• Conduct monthly chart audits to ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training for the clinical team, addressing areas of improvement and sharing best practices.
• Assist in curriculum development to enhance patient care programs and staff education.

4. Advance Responsibilities Upon Licensure

• Upon obtaining licensure, run case consultations independently, without the need for additional supervision.
• Review all clinical documentation and conduct peer reviews to maintain the quality and accuracy of patient records.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develop and implement clinical protocols and guidelines in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Stay current with industry trends, research, and best practices in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Foster a positive collaborative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
• Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stay. (Compensation for mileage, food and lodging provided.)
• Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
• Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
• Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS:

Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others.

ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL:

Ensures work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error-free to the highest degree possible.

PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION:

Assesses the work to be performed and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.

RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION:

Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.

TEAMWORK:

Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.

COMMUNICATION:

Maintains a high standard of written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically individuals of differing abilities and racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• LICENSURE: Applicant must have completed all 3000 BBS hours and be actively working toward licensure or licensed.
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment preferred.
• SKILLS: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

OTHER EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations.

• Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.

• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership.

• Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.

• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence and intelligence in staff and potential employees.

• Valid Driver's License