Clinical Director

Date Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Requisition ID: 442840

Location:

Richmond, IN, US, 47374

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Richmond State Hospital :

Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed dating back to 1890. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.

Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $71,500.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Serve as a primary clinical leader to assist the Superintendent and Medical Director in ensuring exceptional patient care.

• Manage, oversee, and maintain clinical operations at the facility.

• Provide clinical supervision, as necessary, while maintaining integrity of individual scope of practice based on clinical license.

• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to Clinical Department Heads, staff providing clinical services, and other subordinates as assigned. Supervisory duties will be assigned, in collaboration with the Superintendent, to include direct and indirect supervision of direct care areas of the hospital, based on local facility identified needs.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures pertaining to patient care, programming, and treatment in accordance with available data, the Joint Commission standards, and CMS standards.

• Provide guidance, oversight, and consultation pertaining to data-driven initiatives, evidence-based practice, active treatment concepts, and services that support this agency and DMHA's mission and vision as well as ensure continued accreditation compliance.

• Provide administrative leadership to ensure consistent administrative oversight, consultation/decision-making, and reporting requirements are met.

• Collaborate with HR to ensure the clinical needs of the organization are met/maintained (e.g., develops interview questions, participates in the interview process, identify/prioritize staffing needs, etc.).

• Development and implementation of standardized discipline assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes to meet Indiana's unique needs and accrediting body standards/reporting requirements.

• Maintain license and progressive fund of knowledge to promote evidence-based care/treatment, accreditation compliance, and quality services within the organization.

• Serve on hospital committees and workgroups as assigned or appointed; may participate in review of abuse allegations as determined by facility processes.

• Direct and facilitate multi-disciplinary, inter/intra-agency performance improvement teams and initiatives.

• Ensure statistical data is outcome driven, analyzed, and effectively communicated to enable quality clinical programming and administrative decision-making.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D) plus HSPP preferred Four years full-time professional experience and/or direct patient care.)

• Master’s Degree in one of the core mental health disciplines (Psychology, Rehabilitation Therapy, or Social Work) with clinical license and 7+ years of experience

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Extensive knowledge of patient care treatment modalities and contemporary/evidenced-based programmatic strategies for individuals with SMI, ID/DD, Co-Occurring with Substance Use, and SED disorders. Expert knowledge of Forensic statutes Medicare/Medicaid/Joint Commission standards and certification to ensure programmatic decisions meet all requirements.

• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies, tools, and statistical analysis.

• Ability to formulate data-driven recommendations, make and communicate appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on the hospital.

• Advanced knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills in the completion of job duties and public presentations.

• Proficiency in team building and group facilitation skills.

• Ability to work with all levels of professional, technical, and administrative hospital staff, potentially including other state-operated facility staff, DMHA, and FSSA Central Office staff to accomplish identified objectives.

• Advanced ability to exercise sound judgment while managing crisis situations, successfully negotiate resolutions to complex problems or situations and proactively evaluate potential problems and initiate corrective actions.

• Ability to conduct in-service training for professional and support staff.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with individuals and in group settings.

• Demonstrate ability to develop, redesign, implement, evaluate, monitor, and write/revise policies, procedures, and work processes.

• Ability to manage assigned resources and budget.

• Advanced organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects/functions.

• Advanced ability to proactively identify needed agency process changes required to meet future/pending compliance expectations.

• Advanced ability to self-initiate, and work independently, through the completion of projects.

• Ability to analyze organizational management and human resource issues in accordance with FSSA/DMHA/SPD/NDI policies and federal guidelines.

• Effective managerial and strong supervisory skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate shifting tasks and assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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