“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Orange County Region 

 

Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. 

Telecare Kern Adult Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed acute inpatient facility for adults 18+ experiencing a mental health illness-related emergency. Admission is voluntary or involuntary (5150).

In this Clinical Director mid-level management position and under the direct supervision of the Administrator, the Clinical Director provides leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to the multidisciplinary team(s) and/or program(s). Assists Administrator with quality improvement duties. 

 

Shifts Available: 

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8 AM- 5 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $108,905.47 - $134,542.23. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

 

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)  

Three years of postgraduate direct clinical experience in a mental health setting.  The clinical director can be an M.D or D.O., who directs the clinical program provides general direction to the professional and nonprofessional staff, and is responsible for the quality of the clinical services provided in the facility, in conjunction with the Administrator  Masters or higher degree in Social Services  One (1) year in a leadership role in a relevant setting (inpatient or outpatient setting, as appropriate)  Current licensure/registration in the state of program operation (except for out-of-state applicants with existing licensure in good standing) as LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, RN, Ph.D./Psy.D.     Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.  Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. 

 

What’s In It for You* 

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Paid Time Off: For FT Employees it is 16.7 days in your first year  Nine Paid Holidays  Career growth opportunity: the  company has grown 10%+ yearly for the past 5 years  For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

 

What You Will Love About Working at Telecare 

Culture of power-with, not power-over   Your contribution is valued   Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals   Personal commitment to the mission from your team and colleagues  Diverse mental health program types with lifelong career advancement opportunities 

 

What You Will Do  

Implementing and overseeing the responsibilities for clinical services and standards of care for our clients, and administrative needs of the multidisciplinary team.  Continually communicates with community partners and all local systems of care that are in service to our clients. Oversees documentation by clinical staff and performs audits of Clinical Charts to ensure adherence to State and County Requirements.  Assists with New Hire Orientation and ongoing training and mentorship for all clinical staff. Assists with the recruitment, screening, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and terminations of all clinical staff 

 

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability  

*May vary by location and position type 

A full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Clinical Director, Clinical Supervision, Clinician, Assistant Program Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC 

If the job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.