Associate Clinical Manager

Essential Functions

• Serve as the Lead Clinical Trainer, developing and delivering curriculum for RNs, MHPs, Treatment Assistants, and other clinical staff
• Ensure competency in crisis de-escalation and Tribal healing practices
• Support onboarding and ongoing competency development in crisis stabilization and trauma-informed care
• Provide clinical consultation and oversight to Treatment Assistant Shift Supervisors and Treatment Assistants
• Support safe and therapeutic unit operations
• Aid staff with implementing behavioral interventions and maintaining a structured therapeutic milieu
• Support Quality Management and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Assist with monitoring clinical outcomes, chart audits, and performance improvement activities
• Participate in incident reviews and quality assurance processes
• Provide clinical supervision and coaching to Treatment Assistant Shift Supervisors and Treatment Assistants
• Offer real-time coaching and performance guidance to support a high-retention, supportive workplace culture
• Support staff during behavioral incidents and provide guidance on crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Conduct 1:1 psychotherapy sessions
• Facilitate clinical groups
• Implement therapeutic activities that foster patient healing and wellness
• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) expertise to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex behavioral needs
• Collaborate with Tribal leadership, traditional healers, and community representatives
• Integrate Tribal culture, values, and traditional healing practices into clinical programming, orientation, and training
• Demonstrate cultural humility when working with American Indian/Alaska Native patients and families
• Promote staff understanding of social and cultural contexts of the populations served
• Provide input on clinical budgets, staffing needs, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies (safety, infection control, confidentiality)
• Perform after-hours clinical consultation as needed for 24/7 operations

Requirements

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D)
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health field
• Current post-master's licensure required (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent)
• Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in a related field