IBHS Clinical Manager

  • Philadelphia
  • Mitchellmartin Inc.
A Clinical Manager of the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) directs, communicates, monitors, leads and supervises the clinical and operational processes of a designated clinical team.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the clinical manager is responsible for clinical coordination of care.
S/he provides clinical leadership to the IBHS program and assures that all clinical services are delivered in accordance with the highest quality and standards.
By identifying and addressing key issues that affect the daily functioning of the consumer, the Clinical Manager ensures that all aspects of treatment are integrated into a holistic plan.
The Clinical Manager adheres to the policies, procedures and performance standards of client to ensure clinical quality and timeliness of services.
The Clinical Manager is responsible for the supervision of IBHS team members (BC, MT, BHT), completion of psychological evaluations, concurrent reviews, case coordination and maintenance of authorized services.

*SPECIFIC DUTIES:*

Communication
Clearly and effectively communicates departmental goals and directives to staff and consultants.
Provides leadership to ensure a high degree of cooperation and effectiveness among the teams.
Communicates with external sources as a resource to the child, family, treatment team and school in handling any crisis and problem situations.
Provides back-up support for other clinical managers during absence or when they are off-site.
Establishes team culture consistent with agency directives.
Schedules and completes psychological evaluations for the clients assigned to their cluster.
Shares all important clinical information with all team members.
Communicates with the managed care organization (CBH) to discuss clinical issues relating to packet submission.

*Directing*
Directs the treatment team (BC, MT and BHT) consultants/employees in carrying out the required and most appropriate procedures to assure that clinical quality of care is given to clients.
Reviews standards with staff to ensure mutual understanding of administrative and clinical procedures.

*Supervision*
Provides clinical and administrative supervision and direction to staff regarding the clinical progress, treatment planning and documentation of each case.
Assures that all staff complete necessary paperwork weekly, following agency policy and procedures when this does not happen.
Evaluates the performance of consultants/employees.
Interviews, hires, and trains BC, MT, BHT on clinical role within the team.
Conducts treatment team meetings, as needed.
Oversees facilitation of Interagency Meetings.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*
Master's degree in Clinical/Mental health field. Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical/Mental health field is preferred. License preferred.
Four years experience in human service organizations.
At least two years supervisory experience.
Excellent working knowledge of clinical issues relating to children, adolescents and families.
Good working knowledge of other systems that affect the Behavioral Health consumer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour

Schedule:
* Day shift



Ability to Commute:
* Philadelphia, PA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)


Work Location: In person