Associate Clinical Director

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact.

We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Are you ready to take your clinical expertise to the next level? As the Associate Clinical Director (ACD), you'll be the right-hand partner to our Clinical Director, ensuring that our clinical programming and treatment services not only meet but exceed the high standards set by Newport Healthcare. You'll play a vital role in supporting and supervising our talented therapists, counselors, and ancillary clinical team, all while making a positive impact on the lives of our clients!

Essential Duties:

• Client Caseload Management: You'll carry a caseload of clients or families and facilitate therapy groups as needed, stepping in when the program requires extra support or when a clinical position needs filling.

• Training and Support: Provide training, guidance, and supervision to clinicians and milieu staff, empowering them to deliver exceptional care.

• Interim Leadership: In the absence of the Clinical Director, you'll take the reins as Interim Clinical Director, ensuring continuity and excellence in clinical operations.

• Admissions Support: Conduct face-to-face clinical assessments and risk evaluations, developing initial safety plans to ensure our clients' well-being.

• Caseload Coordination: Assign caseloads and facilitate treatment team or clinical group supervision as necessary, keeping everything running smoothly.

• Peer Review Participation: Conduct peer reviews as required by the Utilization Review department, helping to maintain high standards of care.

• Quality Assurance: Perform weekly audits of medical records to ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation, addressing any deficiencies that arise.

• Crisis Intervention: Provide support and intervention for clients and families in crisis, helping to navigate challenging situations with compassion and expertise.

• On-Call Support: Participate in the on-call rotation as a backup for on-call clinicians, ready to assist during clinical emergencies and consultations.

• Discharge Planning Coordination: Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate effective discharge planning for clients.

• Team Collaboration: Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings, contributing your insights and fostering teamwork.

• Policy Implementation: Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state licensing and accreditation requirements.

• Communication Enhancement: Help develop systems for effective inter-departmental communication, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.

• Staff Communication Review: Review staff communication and shift reports for treatment implications, intervening as needed to ensure optimal client care.

• Community Representation: Conduct facility tours and represent Newport Healthcare at company-sponsored or community events, showcasing our commitment to quality care.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required from an accredited or state approved graduate school. Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP) is required in Minnesota.
• Minimum three years' experience working with adolescents and families
• Training or experience in trauma-informed treatment preferred.
• Willingness to be trained in Attachment Based Family Therapy required.

Compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 - $102,000 annually depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Melissa Frankman, either via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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