JOB TITLE: Clinical Director / Therapist
EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: President/CEO
EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/1/2025
SUMMARY: The Clinical Director will establish and oversee the organization’s clinical and behavioral health services as Advocates for Children becomes a Medicaid Core Provider. This leader will design and implement Medicaid-compliant clinical programs, policies, and procedures, while initially serving as a direct therapist for youth in the Youth Independent Housing program and for internal staff. Over time, the Clinical Director will transition into a primarily leadership role focused on program development, compliance, quality assurance, and supervision of clinical staff. This is a leadership role with an initial dual responsibility: both direct service delivery and program development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: President/CEO
EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/1/2025
SUMMARY: The Clinical Director will establish and oversee the organization’s clinical and behavioral health services as Advocates for Children becomes a Medicaid Core Provider. This leader will design and implement Medicaid-compliant clinical programs, policies, and procedures, while initially serving as a direct therapist for youth in the Youth Independent Housing program and for internal staff. Over time, the Clinical Director will transition into a primarily leadership role focused on program development, compliance, quality assurance, and supervision of clinical staff. This is a leadership role with an initial dual responsibility: both direct service delivery and program development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead development and implementation of the organization’s Medicaid Core Provider program, ensuring compliance with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and Medicaid standards.
- Establish clinical policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with state requirements and COA accreditation standards.
- Provide input on staffing models, billing systems, and workflows needed for sustainable Medicaid service delivery.
- Serve on the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, integration of services, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide therapeutic services to youth in the Youth Independent Housing program, including assessments, treatment planning, and individual/group therapy.
- Offer limited counseling support to staff, with appropriate boundaries and referral pathways.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.
- Develop and oversee clinical groups, evidence-based interventions, and trauma-informed practices across programs.
- Recruit, hire, and supervise licensed clinicians as the Medicaid program expands.
- Provide clinical supervision for licensure to eligible staff as permitted by credentials.
- Monitor compliance with Medicaid billing, clinical documentation, and utilization review processes.
- Lead quality assurance reviews to ensure fidelity and effectiveness of services.
- Collaborate with finance and compliance staff to align service delivery with billing, audit, and reporting requirements.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required; Doctorate preferred.
- Independent clinical licensure in Georgia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist) required.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with youth and families, including trauma-informed care.
- Experience in Medicaid service delivery, billing, and compliance strongly preferred.
- Supervisory experience with clinical teams required.
- Strong understanding of behavioral health standards, Medicaid Core Provider requirements, and quality improvement processes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 15pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
- Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to drive a personal vehicle.
