Clinical Director ( Multi - Disciplinary Practice )

Clinical Director (Group Therapy Practice)

Position reports to: Executive Director

Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

Therapeutic Group Practice (offering ABA, Speech & OT therapies) with an intensive Year-round Center-Based Developmental Program

Compensation Commensurate upon Experience

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in the field of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis
• License or Certification in the field of Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or a BCBA
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience working with senior level management, administrators or Directors in an autism center or clinical group practice environment.  Prior clinical director experience, preferred.
• Excellent patient care and communications skills with the ability to multitask while providing exceptional experience for all employees in the Center
• Exhibit a passion for the special population children and their families
• Natural leader with the ability to develop thriving team culture and Center performance 
• Ability to stand, bend, treat, and move throughout the Center and Clinic for the entire assigned shift
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of Human Resources and strong general knowledge for managing employees
• Strong and poised communication and interpersonal skills to support clinical staff and patients
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills to resolve administrative and business matters
• Detailed knowledge of policies, clinical best practices, and regulations in the clinical field
• Detailed knowledge of HIPAA policies and regulations in the medical/clinical field.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practice clinical standards
• Able to delegate and supervise tasks as required
• Strong aptitude for using computer hardware and clinical EMR system
• Knowledge for creating and developing Treatment Plans
• Knowledge of Non-Profit Organizational Management (preferred by not required)
• Knowledge of individual therapist ethics and licensing requirements including SLP’s, OT’s, Special Educators, and ABA Therapists (Preferred but not required)
• General Knowledge of Business Operations

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General oversight of Center Operations and day-to-day clinic operations may include, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Management of clinical staff and licenses providers
• Act as high-level point of contact for client families - ensure quality customer service expectations
• Responsible for day to day team culture aligned with the BGC Charitable Mission
• Responsible for clinical onboarding of new providers
• Responsible for cultivating team collaboration across various domains within the Center
• Oversee and review legal requirements of clinical operations
• Oversee staff compliance of HIPAA regulations and polices 
• Oversee and review point of service documentation
• Develop strong knowledge of payor requirements and clinical practice expectations
• Oversee and ensure Safety practices and protocols are administered and followed by all staff
• Oversee clinical Intake and admissions departments, client waitlists, and support fluctuations in processes
• Oversee new client evaluations and clinical requirements for treatments to be scheduled for the first time
• Ensure clinic insurance authorizations are obtained in timely manner before scheduling occurs for the first time
• Oversee staff training and development
• Facilitate weekly clinical operations meetings
• Attend weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Oversee client communications and special requests
• Oversee staff training & development to ensure high performance
• Ensure Human Resource policies and practices are followed
• Collaborate with scheduling area to administer changes and to support weekly quotas
• Responsible for environmental management that shall include the organization and sanitization of all treatment rooms, storage cabinets, supply cabinets and common areas
• Responsible for purchasing of clinical supplies
• Responsible for the safe operation of clinic equipment
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are administered daily

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Center Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 5:30 pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Charleston, SC 29405

Education:

• Minimum Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Prior Clinical Management: 5-7 years (Required)(Fieldwork years do not qualify)

License/Certification:

• License/Credential in ABA, Speech or Occupational Therapy? (Required)

Work Location: In person