Clinical Director

Clinical Director

We dont just have a mission statementwe have a mission.

At Sherman Counseling, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isnt just for our clients; it extends to every team member.

Sherman Counseling is a premier outpatient mental health clinic with several locations throughout the Wisconsin area. We support work-life balance and professional growth and development within an excellent working environment. We seek a full-time Clinical Director to join our outstanding team at our state-of-the-art center in Appleton, WI.

Sherman Counseling is a proud Refresh Mental Health Network member, one of the US's largest and fastest-growing private behavioral health companies.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 per year. The role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on performance. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, licensure/certifications, scheduled clinical hours, etc.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, and 401 K Plans) to full-time employees

• PTO and Holiday pay

• We promote collaboration and communication among our team members

• A professional atmosphere with spacious offices, staff lounges, and group rooms

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of 6 clinical supervisors (Team Leads)

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for all therapists and interns

• Carry part-time clinical caseload 10 clients per week

• Monitor IT and intern program

• Provide policy direction and maintain standards of practice throughout clinic locations (not including Red Oak Psychiatry)

• Oversight in licensing regulations, legal and ethical regulations, clinical supervision, and quality assurance.

• Quarterly auditing of charts for 40+ therapists (2 per therapist unless there are deficiencies. If deficiencies, then audit 5; if more deficiencies are found, then audit full caseload) for compliance and follow-up coaching/training/performance improvement plans

• Review/approve clinical documentation for assigned staff (TX plans, discharges, and chart reviews)

• Approve consultation documentation for all clinical supervisors

• Coach Team Leads on developing therapists on their teams

• Ensure all therapists are compliant with state statutes that govern practice as well as ROC policies and procedures

• Complete the first interview for all therapist candidates and consult with/advise the HR Director on recommendation

• Manage, investigate, document, and resolve client clinical complaints/patient rights issues as Grievance Officer

• Assist therapists and interns with urgent clinical situations and provide supervisory crisis coverage

• Assign clinical consultation groups and supervision teams

• Develop agenda and facilitate bi-monthly Team Lead Meetings

• Attend clinical consultations

• Attend Executive Team Meetings and implement any clinical decisions

• Preparation for state audits/review, implement and train on any necessary corrections determined by audits

• Reviewing clinical documentation for record requests

• Consult with and implement guidance from the Executive Director on any urgent client-therapist or clinical issues

• Other duties as assigned

• Provide trainings to clinical staff - documentation, mandated reporting, etc. Approve all client documentation for all Substance Use therapists.

• Complete annual performance reviews for team leads and all fully licensed therapists (30+), 40-45 if all current clinics are fully staffed

• Continually update clinical policies and procedures, responsible for knowing all state statutes regarding outpatient mental health and substance use practice.

• Partner with onsite EHR trainer to update and improve clinical documentation for compliance with best practices and state statutes

• Supervise and deliver new employee onboarding training with all clinicians.

• Develop clinical onboarding training.

• Partner with HR Director for all therapist disciplinary write-ups, disciplinary meetings, and compliance monitoring of PIPs

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Counseling or similar

• Licensed as a LCSW, LPC, LCP in Wisconsin

About Sherman Counseling:

Sherman Counseling Center is a proud member of the Refresh Mental Health network, a nationwide network that includes leading private practices with unique and specialized programs. This relationship allows us to maintain our local leadership and solid reputation in the community while enhancing our practice with additional resources, infrastructure, and operational support.

Sherman Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA+ communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Refresh is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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