The Clinical Manager is responsible for managing the enhanced risk protocols and supporting the implementation of all required clinical protocols. The incumbent will provide ongoing consultation to clinical and non-clinical staff. The Clinical Manager directs the authorization process ensuring requests for services remain active. The incumbent will support and uphold a commitment to racial and ethnic equity and/or antiracism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the enhanced risk protocols established by the contract holder.
• In some sites the Clinical Manager may supervise a team of supervisors.
• Works with clinicians at their assigned site to ensure the required clinical protocols are followed.
• Provides support for managing authorizations for services to families.
• Conducts behavioral health assessments when needed.
• Reviews and approves plans of care.
• Works with key Choices leadership to support quality improvement processes.
• Uses data to guide decision-making for supervision of care coordinators and care coordination teams.
• Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related human services field.
• Current licensure by the state(s) in which work is assigned as Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Minimum of three years of clinical and managerial experience in community-based behavioral health and human services with children/families.
• Significant supervisory experience that promotes leadership and initiative in line staff, successful team building, consensus building, conflict resolution, staff development, and advocacy.
• Demonstrated competence in providing and creating services for culturally diverse populations.
• Expertise in strength-based programming, crisis intervention, family systems theory, multi-systems care coordination, and case management.
• Demonstrated skill in fiscal management activities, team building, and development.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus.
• Be certified in the CANS within 45 days of hire and at all times beyond the first 45 days of employment. CANS SuperUser status highly desirable.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and auto insurance.

Salary Range $60,000-$65,000

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO plan
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program