Outpatient Services Director - Child Guidance Center

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CGC - Stamford West Broadtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JREQ-014588
** Job Description

Summary:

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* Job Description:

** The Director of Outpatient Services manages the the Child Guidance Clinic of Southern Connecticut’s largest program, the Child & Family Therapy (CFT) program, in which a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatriatric providers, psychologists, master’s level professionals and case managers, delivering outpatient therapy to over 1,000 children and adolescents each year. This position plays a key role in implementing evidence-based practices while fostering an environment that values, supports, and builds the expertise of our staff and advanced practice trainees.
** ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Oversee recruitment, retention and supervision of program staff and trainees
* Develop and implement innovative approaches that improve clinical productivity
* Identify, evaluate, and implement evidence-based treatments that address the needs of Agency clients
* Use data from quality improvement reviews and outcome measures to enhance patient outcomes and clinical productivity
* Collaborate with Intake Director to ensure timely assignment of cases, including victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic events
* Oversee contract clinicians and coordinators of specialty services, such as school-based programs and group therapy
* Develop and conduct community education workshops, in conjunction with the Director of Clinical and Community Partnerships, and publicize the Agency's services within the community
* Maintain the Agency’s compliance with national and state regulatory requirements, grant expectations, and professional best practice standards
* Weekly surveillance over staff productivity, locked notes, staffing schedules and templates, as well as other relevant clinical requirements for clinical staff
* Attend relevant meetings including:  Quarterly DCF meetings and OPCC meetings, as well as others as they emerge.
* Lead regular meetings including: CFT meetings, CFT leadership meetings, as well as other regularly occurring meetings.
* Provide patient care to children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
* Other related duties as assigned
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Required Skills and Education
* Ph.D., Psy.

D., MSW, or master’s degree in other mental health discipline
* License in a mental health profession in Connecticut or in another state with ability to become immediately licensed in Connecticut
* Minimum 5 years experience as a supervisor or program director of children’s mental health services
* Demonstrated expertise in child and adolescent mental health, including diagnosis, evidence-based treatments, and child development
* Experience implementing evidence-based practices
* Verbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community highly desired
* Experience working with families from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity
* Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required; experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
*** Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.
* Minimal physical effort.  Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.
** Organization Information:
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* Location:

** CGC - Stamford West Broad
** City:
** Stamford
* * State:
** Connecticut
* * Time Type:
** Full time
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