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Director, Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic
The University of Evansville is seeking a strategic, compassionate, and
experienced healthcare leader to serve as the Clinic Director for the Emily M.
Young Mental Health Clinic.
This leadership position oversees all administrative and operational
activities for the clinic, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and
evidence-based psychological services while maintaining strict compliance with
applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. The Clinic Director
acts as the overall supervisor for the facility, managing the daily operations
of the Clinic Coordinator, Physician Assistant, and support staff. (Note: If
the successful candidate is a licensed mental health practitioner, then this
role also assumes a direct clinical caseload, student supervision, and
teaching responsibilities.)
Responsibilities Include:
Administrative Leadership
Oversee the daily operations of the clinic.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote efficient and
effective operations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations,
accreditation standards, and professional ethical guidelines.
Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and
program development.
Monitor clinical productivity and operational performance.
Manage the clinical's operating budget, including revenue and expenses.
Market the clinic's services to the local community.
Assist the Office of University Advancement with fundraising and grant
applications.
Directly supervise the Clinic Coordinator, including scheduling,
administrative workflows, customer service, billing, provider
credentialing, and front-office operations.
Supervise work study and graduate assistants.
Provide administrative supervision to the Physician Assistant (i.e., job
performance and organizational responsibilities) as permitted by state
law and within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice, ensuring
coordinated behavioral health services. Clinical supervision of the
Physician Assistant will be provided by a licensed physician.
Conduct annual performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support
professional development for all clinic staff.
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and patient-centered work environment.
Monitor inventory of supplies and testing equipment and work with
University departments to ensure the safety and comfort of the clinic.
Complete University reports as requested.
Provide hiring recommendations, onboarding, training, performance
evaluations, coaching, scheduling, and disciplinary actions consistent
with clinic policies.
Quality Assurance
Ensure the quality, effectiveness, and ethical delivery of clinical
services provided.
Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and clinical policies.
Review and monitor clinical documentation for quality and regulatory
compliance.
Address patient concerns and resolve clinical issues.
Develop patient outcome measures and monitor patient satisfaction.
Implement quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
Ensure appropriate coordination of care with referring providers and
community resources.
Promote a culture of safety, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, payer requirements, state licensing
regulations, and University policies.
Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation standards.
Participate in incident review, risk management activities, and corrective
action planning when necessary.
If a licensed mental health practitioner, then:
Maintain a clinical caseload as determined by clinic needs and task
priorities.
Provide consultation to trainees, staff, and other clinicians who need
psychological treatment input regarding a patient.
Manage clinical emergencies and provide clinical consultation to students
and staff for suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
Serve as an accessible clinical resource for students who require
consultation regarding patient care, clinical decision-making,
documentation, and professional conduct.
Collaborate with academic leadership and faculty to address matters that
affect clinical training and student progress.
Provide direct clinical supervision to students.
Teach (up to) one course per year.
Review and address time-sensitive clinical matters to ensure continuity
and safety of patient care during another practitioner's absence.
Make the necessary clinical decisions when other clinical staff are
unavailable.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, health services, social
work, counseling, or a related field.
Two years of progressively responsible administrative or management
experience in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or a
comparable setting.
Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating healthcare operations,
including personnel, scheduling, workflow, policies and procedures, and
resource allocation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise employees and work effectively
with multidisciplinary professionals.
Knowledge of confidentiality, privacy, compliance, and risk-management
requirements applicable to healthcare or other confidential service
environments.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
Three or more years of progressively responsible administrative or
management experience in healthcare.
Experience managing an outpatient healthcare or behavioral health clinic.
Experience with budgeting, electronic health records, quality improvement,
regulatory compliance, and healthcare reimbursement.
Experience working in a university or academic clinical environment.
Professional licensure in a mental health or related healthcare discipline
is preferred but not required for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent leadership and supervisory abilities.
Knowledge of outpatient behavioral health operations.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of
patient care.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and practice management
software.
Why Join the University of Evansville?
At the University of Evansville, our clinics are vital pillars of both
community wellness and student professional development. As Clinic Director,
you will lead a dedicated team in a supportive academic environment, shaping
the operational and clinical success of an essential university resource.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit their
resume, cover letter, and any other application materials via the University
of Evansville's employment portal:
https:// www. evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm
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