Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Director, Child Guidance Center (CGC) is a critical position within Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) and an integral member of the CHCI behavioral health leadership team, working under the supervision of the Chief of Behavioral Health. The Clinical Director, CGC will ensure efficient operations at CHCI’s pediatric behavioral health specialty clinic in Fairfield County, Connecticut, the Child Guidance Center of Southern CT (CGC). This individual will oversee all CGC’s clinical programs and services, as well as operations, including direct management and supervision of our team of highly skilled program directors, with a commitment to building and maintaining staff morale, cohesion, commitment, a sense of “team,” and passion for the work among the staff. The Clinical Director will also be responsible for maintaining the agency’s compliance with national and state regulatory requirements, grant opportunity identification, submission and implementation, and adherence to professional best practice standards.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all assessment, treatment and care coordination services provided in a broad array of clinic based and mobile programs at multiple clinic, in-home, school-based, and community sites

• Oversee recruitment, retention and credentialing of qualified clinical staff and trainees

• Provide leadership in identifying, evaluating, and implementing innovative new programs, diagnostic tools, and treatment approaches based on emerging community needs and the most effective or promising practices in mental health services for children birth – 18, and their families

• Provide reflective leadership of clinical and administrative work, set and manage attainment of meaningful goals, promote professional development and engagement in direct reports, while modeling and building effectiveness in these functions for clinical managers and supervisors

• Facilitate system change processes to ensure continuous Quality Improvement and state of the art service delivery

• Enhance the use of data measuring treatment progress, outcomes and patient / parent satisfaction to improve effectiveness of services and programs and build child, parent, and staff satisfaction

• Assure availability of immediate supervision and consultation under urgent circumstances, such as children experiencing crises or those who are victims or witnesses of a crime, for all staff during all hours of agency operations

• Oversee innovation of new strategies and enforcement of existing policies to assure timely access to services and assignment of cases to the level of care, program and clinician best suited to the needs of each child and family

• Develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships with local officials, public and private community service and funding partners

• Represent the agency on regional and state committees to influence policies and resources that impact children, families and the agency’s mission

• Develop and conduct community education programs and publicizing the agency's services in the community, to promote prevention and early intervention

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the time clinical staff dedicate to providing patient services

• Initiate and oversee practices to maximize fee income derived from services

• Work closely with the Grants department to identify relevant opportunities, support submissions and implement grant awards that align with CGC/CHC mission.

• Provide oversight for staff’s proper and timely completion of required clinical documentation, program statistics and outcome data, facilitated by the agency’s electronic clinical record system

• Work cooperatively with the Operations team to ensure productivity and capacity expectations are met

• Review and update written policies and procedures; ensure ongoing readiness for audits

• Other related activities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Education

• Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or Master’s in other license track mental health profession

• License in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a mental health professional, must include experience providing direct clinical services to children (birth – 18) and families, clinical supervision, and responsibility as a senior level manager or overseeing significant clinical programs and services in an organization

• Able to demonstrate expertise in core clinical concepts in child and adolescent mental health including typical child development, neurodiversity, attachment, psychodynamic, family systems, and trauma and resilience theory

• Familiar with evidence based practices, such as ARC, TFCBT, CBITS, PCIT, Circle of Security, etc.

• Significant experience providing and supervising treatment with children, adolescents and families

• Verbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community highly desired

• Experience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity required

• Computer skills required; familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid position, minimum 3 days per week in office

• Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.

• Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.

Organization Information:

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

Location:

CGC - Stamford West Broad

City:

Stamford

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Full time

MWHS 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, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.