Lakeview Center Inc. Hiring For Clinical Director of Children’s Residential Services at Pensacola, FL  Full Time

Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program – HRSA.gov

The Meridian is a Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) and offers treatment to Medicaid and/or Medicaid eligible children with a serious emotional disturbance that requires treatment in a residential treatment center. The Meridian provides mental health treatment for male and female children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 17, and utilizes a multi-disciplinary treatment approach with a focus on psychotherapeutic intervention in a structured, community living environment with 24-hour supervision. The program also provides substance abuse intervention services for children and adolescents who are at risk for substance abuse, and provides substance abuse treatment services for children and adolescents who have been identified as needing moderate substance abuse and related-problem treatment.

Overview

The primary duty of the Clinical Director of Children Residential Services is to perform work requiring advanced knowledge in the field of Human Services. This position will be responsible for ensuring patient quality of care by developing, implementing and directing behavioral health treatment programs, to include: directing and overseeing program operations, budget management, oversight of staff members, providing clinical consultation, oversight of case planning and care coordination, ensuring that services are patient focused, reviewing caseloads to ensure appropriate utilization of services, providing onsite coverage for other programs as needed, developing and implementing operating policies/procedures , ensuring procedures and workflow are consistent with organizational objectives, treatment protocols, regulations and standards of care.

The following supervisor duties of this position include: Providing administrative and clinical oversight and supervision to assigned staff per division standards; and ensuring staff are providing the highest quality treatment and support services to clients. Providing consultation and guidance to assigned staff to encourage continual improvement in performance. Documenting assigned staff’s clinical performance. Monitoring and maintaining program Performance Accountability Report(s) to meet organization and division expectations.

Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related human services field (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
• Valid license as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working with children over 5, adolescents who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities
• Two (2) years of working experience in the role of supervisor.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must have a valid driver license, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED