The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for leading a team of professionals to administer excellent care to individuals with intellectual disabilities. This includes responsibility for planning, developing, coordinating, and supervising the delivery of clinical services.
An independent clinical degree (such as, NM licensure as LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LISW, or LMFT) is a requirement along with a minimum of five years’ experience in senior level management of programmatic or clinical administration. Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with governmental regulations related to IID-ICF (Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities - Intermediate Care Facility) services is preferred.
The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the day to day operations of all clinical services and for integration of clinical services in the agency’s programs. The director must ensure that services meet quality guidelines and that all programs meet regulatory standards. The clinical director is accountable for clinical portions of survey outcomes and for ensuring that timely plans of correction are submitted. Responsibility also includes integration and oversight of occupational therapy and behavior therapy, nursing, and contracted ancillary clinical services. The director ensures programmatic records and other documentation are current and comply with all state and federal regulatory agencies.
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