Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinical Director
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday, with flexibility as needed
 

Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader with a dedication to behavioral health? Join our team as a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor!
 

As the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor, you will provide clinical oversight and supervision to a team of associates offering integrated behavioral health services, including stabilization and outpatient care. This role is essential in ensuring quality client care and compliance with program standards by overseeing day-to-day operations, collaborating with leadership on client needs, and maintaining program requirements established by governing entities.
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Competitive Pay

Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement
 

Key Responsibilities:

Establish effective relationships with community agencies and collaborate with Supervisors/Directors to ensure client care continuity.

Ensure adherence to Clinical Evidence-Based Practices and oversee treatment interventions for co-occurring disorders.

Coordinate with Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatrist, and Supervisors/Directors to develop training and treatment schedules.

Supervise Clinical Supervisor, Therapists, Counselors, Family Therapist, Nursing Staff, Associate Counselors, and Community Support Staff.

Conduct monthly program file reviews, monitor productivity, and ensure billable services are documented and justified.

Oversee staff scheduling and maintain uninterrupted program coverage.

Complete staff performance evaluations, provide clinical supervision, and conduct regular team training.

Ensure program compliance with policies, procedures, and QI measures; assist in developing program improvement plans.

Support the grant-writing team by providing program information as needed.

Collaborate with external agencies to secure appropriate referrals and manage internal client referrals.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Team.
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Required:

Certification as an Alcohol, Drug, or Substance Abuse Counselor by the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board, Inc.

Four (4) years of professional experience in alcohol/drug abuse treatment and three (3) years of supervisory experience in substance abuse treatment.

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related field with current licensure (LCSW or LPC), with three (3) years of experience in behavioral healthcare and one (1) year of supervisory experience, or

Licensed Counselor, Psychologist, or Physician in Missouri with one (1) year of experience in behavioral healthcare and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
 

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

Certification by the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board (required)

LCSW or LPC licensure (preferred)
 

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of rehabilitation methods, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment services.

Familiarity with community resources and legal requirements related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

Skilled in supervisory and training methods with a team-oriented approach.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.
 

Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
 

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.