IBHS Clinical Director

About the role

The IBHS Clinical Director (CD) of the Individual (IDV) service line is responsible for ensuring that client delivery of services adheres to best-practice standards and evidence-based treatment models while remaining compatible with Intensive Behavior Health Services (IBHS) regulations and Manage Care Organization (MCO) guidelines. This position provides direct supervision to BC and MT staff, as well as clinical support and training. Tasks are completed under the direct supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and collaboration with BC and MT workers and ensures that all IBHS training requirements are followed within specified timeframes per Matrix Behavior Solutions, LLC policy and IBHS requirements.
• Supervises BC and MT staff (1-hour monthly face-to-face or 2-hours monthly for those providing supervision to BHTs, plus 30-minutes every 6 months of direct observation) and ensures their work meets IBHS regulatory requirements, company policies, best-practice standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Participates in peer reviews, adds information, or handles appeals for commercial insurance.
• Evaluates clinical competency of supervisees and completes performance evaluations.
• Audits the clinical records of supervisees and validates the quality and quantity of services provided.
• Maintains clinical supervision while rendering IBHS treatment to clients.
• Ensures adherence to best-practice treatment models aligned with mental health licensing boards.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and appropriate parties regarding Treatment Updates, Assessments, and Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Complies with all Matrix Behavior Solutions, LLC paperwork and documentation requirements in accordance with MCO regulations and company policy within designated timeframes.
• Responsibilities are completed remotely.
• Is open to accepting cases, supervisees, and willing to work within scope of competency, training, and education to ensure best practice standards and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in the mental health field with preferred one year post-graduate experience in the provision of mental health direct services.
• Must meet one of the following licensure requirements in this Commonwealth:
  • Licensed as a physician practicing psychiatry, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, certified registered nurse practitioner with a mental health certification, or clinical social worker.
  • Licensed as a behavior specialist, social worker, or as a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of IBHS and have a graduate degree requiring a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze complex issues and solve them correctly and creatively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and schedules.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters relating to clients and their families.
• Organized and efficient in job performance.
• Language proficiency: capacity to create, read, and evaluate Individual Treatment Plans and Assessments.
• Ability to successfully respond to complex questions about clients and/or families.
• Can transfer skills to clients, families, and requested parties in treatment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of psychology and behavioral treatment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental disabilities, treatments, and social implications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of behavior analysis, psychological techniques, theories, and practices employed in the modification of human behavior.
• Must have appropriate background checks, transcripts of degree, and clearances to work with children and adolescents (ACT 33, 34, and FBI clearances).
• Ability to participate in Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• Must complete the NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Verification and maintain an active Mandated Reporting Certificate (Act 31).