Designated Mental Health Authority

Job Description: Clinical Services Director /Designated Mental Health Authority

Reports To: Program Director

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Summary: 

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Director/Designated Mental Health Authority is to ensure all necessary student assessments and/or services are completed and provisions of individual, group and family therapy are provided. The Clinical Director should be acutely aware of the Dove Vocational Trauma Informed Practices and engage both staff and youth through the lens of trauma. Essential responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: 

Essential Functions: 

1. Serves as the Designated Mental Health Authority consulting with the psychiatrist as deemed necessary.

2. Provide weekly 1 hour face to face supervision and performance monitoring of Dove Clinical staff. 

3. Monitors overall delivery of substance and mental health treatment services in the program.

4. Monitor and assist in program compliance with mandated standards for facility operation as dictated by licensing agencies. (Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services Manual)

5. Participates in bi-weekly Performance reviews and Treatment Team Meetings with Case Managers and provides written feedback and/or recommendations as needed.

6. Involve parents and family members in the treatment process, when possible.

7. Ensure that a Comprehensive Evaluation with each student within 30 days of admission.

8. Ensure that Individualized Treatment Plans are completed on each student within 30 days of admission.

9. Ensures that Bi-weekly Treatment Reviews and other documentation are completed within the required timeframes.

10. Assist in the development, review, and ongoing modification of student’s Individual Treatment Plans.

11. Ensures that Substance Abuse groups with students identified by the Substance Abuse Screening Inventory are conducted.

12. Ensures that progress notes entries are made for every individual, group, and family session.

13. Provides crisis substance abuse / mental health intervention services to students as needed and is available to Program and Clinical Staff 24/7 (on call) as needed on behalf of youth that are being served.

14. Provides fidelity monitoring as related to Evidence Based Treatment Models that have been adopted by the Program in compliance with contractual obligations.

15. Assist in the development of the student’s relapse prevention plan.

16. Assist in the transitional process prior to a student’s release from the program and participate in an exit staffing to determine aftercare needs.

17. Provides Mental Health and Substance Abuse Training when requested by the Program Director.

18. Consults with staff members and allied professionals within the community on psychological aspects of problems.

19. Interacts with students appropriately while in vocational, educational, work and leisure settings.

20. Effectively communicates student information and concerns with other employees.

21. Shall maintain accurate and current mental health / substance abuse files in accordance with DJJ Standards.

22. If needed, will provide emergency First Aid and CPR in accordance with American Red Cross Standards.

23. Attends and participates in all required meetings and training.

24.Participates in staff in-service training programs and other planned educational workshops.

25. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as directed or needed for efficient operations of the program.

General Requirements:  

A Licensed Mental Health Professional

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

At least three years’ experience working with youth, mentally ill or developmentally disabled patients.

Certification in CPR, First Aid by a nationally recognized organization (Red Cross, AHA) 

Current state driver’s license (CDL may be required)

State of Florida license in field(s) of specialty. In accordance with Chapters 397, 458, 469, 490, 491, Florida Statutes 

Meet criminal background check and drug screening per state requirements. 

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