School-Based Services Clinical Director

Job Description

Job DescriptionFunction:The School-Based Services (SBS) Clinical Director is responsible for clinical leadership, oversight, and quality of all school-based behavioral health services. This role ensures that services delivered in school settings are trauma-informed, evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and fully compliant with federal, state, and agency requirements. This position oversees clinical programming, assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and outcomes or students receiving services in collaboration with school districts and community partners. Organizational duties & responsibilities:

1. The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE) clients.
2. Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE. Facilitates and adheres to the agency’s code of ethics, policies, and procedures.
3. Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
4. Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in-office and in-public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.
5. Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of agency communication systems.
6. Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.
7. Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.
8. Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical leadership and oversight of all school-based behavioral health services.
2. Ensure compliance with CCBHC, Medicaid, Medicare, and Kentucky regulatory requirements, as well as grants and contracts.
3. Oversee assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, service delivery, and discharge planning in school settings.
4. Supervise and support clinical supervisors and school-based clinicians through regular supervision, coaching, and performance management.
5. Ensure trauma-informed, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate practices are implemented consistently.
6. Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
7. Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
8. Provide direct clinical oversight of clients served by therapists under their supervision, including review of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical decision-making to ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective care.
9. Participate in the OP Quality Workgroup for continuous quality improvement initiatives.
10. Analyze data related to access, utilization, outcomes, and satisfaction; implement improvement strategies as needed.
11. Collaborate with school districts, administrators, and staff to coordinate services and address student needs.
12. Serve as primary clinical liaison with schools and community partners.
13. Support crisis response, safety planning, and coordination of emergency services in school settings as well as assisting with after-hours and weekends on-call schedule.
14. Oversee referrals, intakes, and service assignment in collaboration with referral management and supervisors.
15. Ensure staff are trained in CCBHC requirements, school-based policies, and evidence-based practices.
16. Participate in grant, contract, and reporting requirements related to school-based services, if applicable.
17. Support workforce development, recruitment, and retention of school-based clinicians.
18. Participate in agency leadership, strategic planning, and policy development.
19. Promote culturally responsive, equitable, and family-centered care.
20. Ensures school MOU’s/MOA’s are established and updated annually with local school districts to allow RE to provide school-based services.
21. Schedule and facilitate Mental Health Meetings with local schools monthly, or at the discretion of the school.
22. Develop, implement, and evaluate school-based programming and service models to address student and school-identified needs, including prevention, early intervention, crisis response, and ongoing therapeutic services.
23. Develop and distribute school-based service satisfaction surveys, interpret feedback to assess areas of improvement, and develop a plan with agency leadership to improve service array.
24. Promotes a positive view of RE to the public and outside agencies.
25. Provides individual, group, collateral, and family treatment, as appropriate, to clients based on clinical issues and treatment needs.
26. Maintains current therapy notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames.
27. Attends and participates in all therapist/clinical meetings and assists others in developing appropriate intervention techniques, case consultations, and providing clinical service updates.
28. Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board.
29. Participates in supervision and consultation regularly.
30. Collaborates effectively with other assigned RE services and community partners.
31. Assists in crisis intervention efforts to maintain the safety of clients and use crisis as an opportunity for

growth.

1. Assists with the File Review process.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working conditions/environment:

1. The shift is generally Monday – Friday, but hours will vary based on the client's needs.
2. Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required.
3. Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.
4. A fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.
5. Traveling throughout the week to meet with clients, families, and/or community partners in home and/or school settings as well as out-of-town meetings.
6. Primary work setting is within the assigned program. OP Clinical Services Coordinators will be in community settings, including the client's home and school.
7. Maintains a positive, professional attitude, contributing to a supportive work environment.

minimum job requirements:Education:A Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical field, i.e., social work, counseling, or psychology, from an accredited college/university is required. Experience:Supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience in community-based programs is preferred.
Experience in addressing trauma and promoting the recovery of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and adults with serious mental illness (SMI) is preferred.
Experience providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services in behavioral health or related settings is preferred.Specific Skills andrequirements:Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurability.
Must have excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications the organization or regulatory agencies uses.
Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.Specialized Licenses or training:Independent Licensure or independent license eligibility is required.
Maintains 40 hours of Annual Training through Relias or other appropriate sources.
Maintains at least minimum training for licensure.
Attends all assigned training specific to job assignment. Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance or run. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision. Supervisory REquirements:Behavioral health professionals in their day-to-day functions as assigned.

This position is eligible for our full-time employee benefit package, which offers a generous 401(k) program with immediate vesting with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%, paid leave, health/dental/vision, and other competitive benefits! The rate of pay for this position starts at $75,000/annually.

This position offers a competitive salary and is eligible for a sign-on bonus starting at $3,000.

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