About This Role
Directing clinical operations and ensuring exceptional patient care are the core responsibilities of this leadership position. The Clinical Director will provide clinical supervision, develop policies, and lead initiatives to maintain operational excellence and support the hospital's mission. This role suits a seasoned clinical leader with a background in behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary clinical leader to assist the Superintendent, Medical Director, and Director of Nursing in ensuring exceptional patient care
- Manage, oversee, and maintain clinical operations at the hospital, including but not limited to Social Services
- Provide clinical supervision to uphold scope-of-practice integrity and ensure quality service delivery
- Train, guide, and supervise Clinical Department Heads and staff providing clinical services to maintain operational excellence
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for patient care, programming, and treatment to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards
- Lead data-driven initiatives and promote evidence-based practices to support agency and DMHA mission and ensure continued accreditation
- Direct and facilitate multi-disciplinary, inter/intra-agency performance improvement teams to enhance service quality and outcomes
- Provide administrative leadership to ensure consistent oversight, consultation, and reporting across clinical functions
- Collaborate with HR to identify staffing needs, develop interview questions, and participate in hiring processes to support clinical capacity
- Develop and implement standardized assessments, treatment plans, and documentation to meet Indiana’s unique needs and accrediting body requirements
- Analyze and communicate outcome-driven statistical data to inform clinical programming and administrative decision-making
- Maintain a clinical license and pursue ongoing professional development to promote evidence-based care and compliance
- Serve on hospital committees and workgroups; participate in abuse allegation reviews per facility protocols
- Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of patient care treatment modalities and contemporary/evidenced-based programmatic strategies for individuals with SMI, ID/DD, Co-Occurring with Substance Use, and SED disorders
- Expert knowledge of Forensic statutes, Medicare/Medicaid/Joint Commission standards and certification to ensure programmatic decisions meet all requirements
- Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies, tools, and statistical analysis
- Advanced knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills in the completion of job duties and public presentations
- Ability to acquire relevant information, analyze data, and create reports to manage progress and effectiveness
- Proficiency in team building and group facilitation skills
- Ability to work with all levels of professional, technical, and administrative hospital staff, potentially including other state-operated facility staff, DMHA, and FSSA Central Office staff to accomplish identified objectives
- Ability to conduct in-service training for professional and support staff
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with individuals and in group settings
- Ability to formulate data-driven recommendations, make and communicate appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on the hospital
- Demonstrate ability to develop, redesign, implement, evaluate, monitor, and write/revise policies, procedures, and work processes
- Ability to manage assigned resources and budget
- Advanced organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects/functions
- Advanced ability to proactively identify needed agency process changes required to meet future/pending compliance expectations
- Advanced ability to self-initiate, and work independently, through the completion of projects
- Ability to coordinate work assignments, provide coaching on tasks, and maintain cooperative work relationships
- Advanced ability to exercise sound judgment while managing crisis situations, successfully negotiate resolutions to complex problems or situations and proactively evaluate potential problems and initiate corrective actions
- Ability to analyze organizational management and human resource issues in accordance with FSSA/DMHA/SPD/NDI policies and federal guidelines
- Effective managerial and strong supervisory skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate shifting tasks and assignments
- Ability to think critically and develop creative alternatives to meet department needs
- Ability to communicate complex theories and principles to a broad audience, both verbally and in writing
- Master’s Degree in a core behavioral health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy)
- Active clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
- 7+ years of progressive clinical experience, including supervisory or program leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience in clinical operations, quality oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Important Details
- Schedule: Exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours; minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave to receive base biweekly salary
- Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide direct supervision for one or more staff members
About the Company
Work for Indiana offers a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana, one of the largest employers in the state, with opportunities across 60+ agencies. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. It serves consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services, providing psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. The hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes.
