Clinical Lead-Residential

About the role

The Clinical Lead has overall responsibility for the clinical and administrative functioning of the unit to which they are assigned. Assures that all patient services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. Responsible for staffing of the program and supervision of assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Assure that programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Lead the team in assuring that the program schedule meets the needs of the patients and is followed daily to ensure effective treatment.
• Organize and participate in an overall system to evaluate the quality of patient care.
• Oversee daily interdisciplinary team meetings and assure that communication from the team meeting is communicated to all staff who work on the unit.
• Work with clinical director to define and implement program goals and integration of these goals into the organization’s performance improvement process.
• Assure the delivery of all patient services.
• Participate in hiring, training, supervising and evaluating the performance of all program staff.
• Evaluate staffing needs and work with nurse managers to ensure adequate staffing for acuity and programming.
• Provide clinical leadership to the organization through participation on various Eagleville Hospital committees.
• Act as liaison when needed with payors, referral sources, and families.
• Ensure the integrity of the patient record is maintained, that notes are timely and treatment plans are comprehensive, and meet all quality standards.
• Work in tandem with both AIP units to ensure systems and practices are consistent on both units.
• Comply with current hospital safety and infection control policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Therapists, Social Workers, and counselors.
• Conduct monthly documented supervision with each direct report.
• Monitor staff’s productivity, paperwork and training and provide written improvement plans as necessary.
• Complete annual staff evaluations and training plans.