Clinical Director

Company: Marsh- HR Conulting Services Client
Location: Louisville
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Reporting Supervisor: CEO Fulltime Onsite Travel to Hardin County 1-2x a week Must be clinical RN Required Job Summary: The Clinical Director serves as the primary clinical liaison between the residential treatment program and all external stakeholders involved in the care of individuals with high-acuity behavioral health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and complex trauma-related presentations. This role is responsible for ensuring clear communication, coordinated treatment planning, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration to support safe, effective, and person-centered care. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain productive working relationships with government agencies, managed care organizations, Medicaid/waiver representatives, county and state funding entities, and other third-party payers to support authorizations, continued stay reviews, documentation requests, and reimbursement-related clinical communication. Coordinate with internal and external treatment team members to ensure timely development, implementation, and revision of individualized treatment plans that reflect psychiatric needs, developmental considerations, trauma history, and functional abilities. Ensure ongoing, professional, and trauma-informed communication with families, guardians, and other authorized supports regarding treatment progress, behavioral concerns, recommendations, crisis response, and discharge or transition planning. Oversee and support medication-related communication and coordination, including clinical follow-up, informed consent processes, medication monitoring, side effect reporting, reconciliation of medication changes, and collaboration with nursing and pharmacy partners. Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews, ensuring that all relevant parties are aligned on clinical goals, risk management strategies, behavior support planning, medication interventions, and discharge planning. Provide close oversight and monitoring of partnerships with psychiatrists, primary care providers, specialists, nursing staff, pharmacies, and medication prescribers to ensure effective coordination of medical and behavioral healthcare. Ensure continuous clinical availability and responsive leadership during high-risk situations, including psychiatric crises, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reportable incidents, and significant changes in clinical presentation. Program Oversight & Development Oversee the planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the program and services to ensure alignment with mission. Utilize data to inform continuous improvement in program design and delivery. Work closely with program staff and managers to provide supervision, support, coaching, and professional feedback. Compliance Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable licensing, regulatory, Medicaid/waiver, payer, and agency requirements governing residential, behavioral health, and developmental disability services Oversee the quality, accuracy, timeliness, and clinical integrity of documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, behavioral data, incident reports, discharge planning, and utilization review materials. Maintain compliance with confidentiality, privacy, consent, guardianship, and release-of-information requirements, including HIPAA and all applicable client rights protections. Support survey, audit, and accreditation readiness by organizing records, preparing staff, responding to findings, and maintaining required documentation and performance standards. Ensure behavior supports strategies, crisis response interventions, and any restrictive procedures are clinically appropriate, properly documented, reviewed, and implemented in accordance with applicable regulations and internal policy. Partner with program leadership to review incidents, trends, grievances, and risk concerns in order to strengthen service quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Train, supervise, and hold clinical staff accountable for compliance with documentation standards, policies, ethical practice expectations, and regulatory requirements. Ensure mandated reporting requirements are met, including abuse, neglect, exploitation, critical incidents, and other reportable events, in accordance with legal and regulatory timelines. Qualifications: Education: Registered Nurse. Psychiatry preferred. Background Checks : Successful completion of a background check, including criminal history and fingerprinting. Physical Agility Test : Successful completion of physical agility test. Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience within a healthcare or residential treatment setting (preferred) A minimum of 3-5 years of senior management experience, including direct oversight of programs and staff. Familiarity with mental health, substance abuse treatment, or residential care services is required. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. Skills and Abilities: In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards related to residential treatment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to train and educate staff. Proficient in the use of office software (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.)

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