Clinical Director - Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) Program

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to lead our Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) Program. In this pivotal role, you will oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and drive quality improvement initiatives. Your leadership will foster a patient-centered environment that promotes innovative treatment approaches, staff development, and adherence to best practices in mental health care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape community-based psychiatric services and make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the CPST program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and healthcare standards.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, case managers, and support staff, promoting professional growth and high-quality patient care.
• Oversee the implementation and management of electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring accurate documentation of medical records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations such as FDA guidelines, DEA regulations for controlled substances, NCQA standards for quality management, and healthcare compliance protocols.
• Develop and monitor program budgets, resource allocation, and operational workflows to optimize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient outcomes.
• Lead clinical research initiatives related to psychiatric treatments or community mental health practices to advance evidence-based care.
• Facilitate staff training on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge, clinical development strategies, utilization management, and practice management principles.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement by analyzing clinical data, implementing best practices in healthcare management, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with external agencies such as managed care organizations to coordinate patient services effectively while maintaining high standards of medical management.
• Participate in academic or executive leadership activities that enhance the program’s reputation as a center of excellence in community psychiatric support.

Experience

• Post-residency clinical experience in psychiatry or related mental health fields with demonstrated supervising or managerial responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of EMR/EHR systems for electronic health records management and medical research documentation.
• Proven track record in hospital or community mental health settings with familiarity in healthcare management, practice management, and compliance oversight.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology concepts, and pharmacology related to psychiatric treatments.
• Experience working within managed care frameworks while adhering to HIPAA regulations and drug enforcement policies.
• Background in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing mental health practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in academic or executive roles with the ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Familiarity with budgeting processes within healthcare organizations along with project management skills to oversee complex programs successfully.

This role is ideal for an energetic leader passionate about advancing community mental health services through innovative clinical practices combined with rigorous compliance standards. Join us to influence positive change in patients’ lives while fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in psychiatric care!

Pay: $49,600.00 - $59,900.00 per year

Work Location: In person