Assistant Clinical Program Director
Description
Harper’s Place, funded by the Rock County Human Services Department, provides short-term crisis stabilization services. The Clinical Program Director is responsible for the daily operations of Harper’s Place, including coordinating and scheduling all program activities and supervising all staff.
The Assistant Clinical Director supports the Clinical Director in overseeing daily clinical operations, supervising staff, and ensuring quality care for consumers. This position helps maintain compliance with Wisconsin DHS 34 and DHS 83 regulations, licensing requirements, and third-party/Medical Assistance (MA) billing standards. The Assistant Clinical Director provides clinical guidance, staff development, and operational support while promoting a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment.
- Assist the Clinical Director with daily clinical operations and program oversight.
- Ensure compliance with DHS 34, DHS 83, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
- Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and billing compliance.
- Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and daily work priorities.
- Provide staff coaching, training, performance feedback, and evaluations.
- Participate in recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of new employees.
- Review consumer needs, levels of care, stabilization plans, and referrals.
- Ensure employees maintain required training, certifications, and licensure.
- Support staff training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, suicide prevention, and clinical documentation.
- Assist with quality assurance activities, chart audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain positive relationships with consumers, families, referral sources, and community partners.
- Assist in addressing consumer concerns, crisis situations, and staff issues.
- Assume assigned responsibilities of the Clinical Director in their absence.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related mental health field.
- Current Wisconsin LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license preferred.
- Minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
- Three or more years of experience working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges or complex functional impairments.
- Previous supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Wisconsin DHS 34 and DHS 83 regulations preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide staff supervision, manage competing priorities, and respond to crisis situations.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Must complete required TB testing and drug screening.
- Completion of CPR, First Aid, CBRF Fire Safety, and Choking training within 90 days of employment.
- Employment is contingent upon passing required state and federal background checks.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 1st of the month after date of hire
- Company Paid:
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, PTO, and Sick Time
- Retirement Savings Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Paid training and certifications