Outpatient Services Director - Child Guidance Center

Outpatient Services Director - Child Guidance Center page is loaded## Outpatient Services Director - Child Guidance Centerlocations: CGC - Stamford West Broadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JREQ- **Job Description Summary:****Job Description:**The Director of Outpatient Services manages the the Child Guidance Clinic of Southern Connecticut’s largest program, the Child & Family Therapy (CFT) program, in which a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatriatric providers, psychologists, master’s level professionals and case managers, delivering outpatient therapy to over 1,000 children and adolescents each year. This position plays a key role in implementing evidence-based practices while fostering an environment that values, supports, and builds the expertise of our staff and advanced practice trainees.**ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Oversee recruitment, retention and supervision of program staff and trainees* Develop and implement innovative approaches that improve clinical productivity* Identify, evaluate, and implement evidence-based treatments that address the needs of Agency clients* Use data from quality improvement reviews and outcome measures to enhance patient outcomes and clinical productivity* Collaborate with Intake Director to ensure timely assignment of cases, including victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic events* Oversee contract clinicians and coordinators of specialty services, such as school-based programs and group therapy* Develop and conduct community education workshops, in conjunction with the Director of Clinical and Community Partnerships, and publicize the Agency's services within the community* Maintain the Agency’s compliance with national and state regulatory requirements, grant expectations, and professional best practice standards* Weekly surveillance over staff productivity, locked notes, staffing schedules and templates, as well as other relevant clinical requirements for clinical staff* Attend relevant meetings including: Quarterly DCF meetings and OPCC meetings, as well as others as they emerge.* Lead regular meetings including: CFT meetings, CFT leadership meetings, as well as other regularly occurring meetings.* Provide patient care to children, adolescents, young adults, and families.* Other related duties as assigned**QUALIFICATIONS**Required Skills and Education* Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or master’s degree in other mental health discipline* License in a mental health profession in Connecticut or in another state with ability to become immediately licensed in Connecticut* Minimum 5 years experience as a supervisor or program director of children’s mental health services* Demonstrated expertise in child and adolescent mental health, including diagnosis, evidence-based treatments, and child development* Experience implementing evidence-based practices* Verbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community highly desired* Experience working with families from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity* Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required; experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.* Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.**Organization Information:****Location:**CGC - Stamford West Broad**City:**Stamford**State:**Connecticut**Time Type:**Full time
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