TDOC DRC CLINICAL DIRECTOR - 09232025-71512 Join to apply for the TDOC DRC CLINICAL DIRECTOR - 09232025-71512 role at Tennessee Department of Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: Department of Correction, Community Rehabilitation Services Division, Davidson County

Job Information

Education and Experience: Possession of at least a master\'s degree in a social science field from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to one year of full time responsible professional clinical work.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Eligible candidates must be currently licensed by the State of Tennessee as a mental health professional and the license must be maintained during employment. Eligible clinical licensure includes: LPC with a Mental Health Services Provider designation, LCSW, LSPE, or Licensed Psychologist

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for directing clinical activities/services of average difficulty at assigned region; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class performs clinical duties requiring the application of specialized clinical knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions. This includes completing clinical assessments on individuals referred/accepted into rehabilitation services; providing psychotherapy using a variety of clinical approaches in individual and group/family sessions; continually monitoring clients' behavior to assess progress and compliance with treatment program; providing oversight for a variety of aftercare services such as case management, psychiatric services, alcohol and drug follow-up; and various other clinical work tasks.

Responsibilities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:

Continually monitors client behavior when interacting individually or within a group to detect mental health or substance use issues.

Monitors client's behavior on an ongoing basis to assess progress toward goals and/or compliance with treatment.

Selling or Influencing Others:

Utilizes a variety of clinical strategies (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing) with clients to decrease resistance and increase motivation to change maladaptive behaviors and attitudes.

Talks with direct reports and/or other staff about new initiatives or procedures to obtain their \"buy-in\" and cooperation.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

Talks with clients and their families or other involved parties to assist them in resolving conflicts.

Discusses issues in dispute with involved staff to facilitate a resolution or negotiate a compromise solution.

Getting Information:

Interviews individuals to obtain social history, medical/mental health/substance use history, employment history, and other relevant information for assessing client condition and targeting needs.

Reviews available documentation to gain knowledge and understanding necessary to assess client condition and/or needs.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People:

Assesses client condition and/or progress based on observations and information gathered from interviews, records, and other resources.

May be responsible for evaluating the performance of direct report employees as necessary to complete interim and annual evaluations.

Assisting and Caring for Others:

Completes clinical assessments on individuals referred/accepted into rehabilitation services.

Provides psychotherapy using a variety of clinical approaches in individual and group/family sessions for treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders.

May provide psychiatric diagnoses for developing and implementing individualized treatment.

Provides oversight for aftercare services such as case management, psychiatric services, alcohol and drug follow-up, and coordinating placements in housing or treatment.

Makes appropriate referrals to other public and private social agencies and community resources.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:

Interprets client status/assessment information to staff to implement plans of care.

May testify in court regarding client compliance with plan of care.

Interprets rules, regulations, policies, procedures to clients to help them understand their rights and plan of care.

Documenting/Recording Information:

Prepares documentation for records and treatment teams such as intake records, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:

Develops Individual Performance Plans with SMART goals for direct report staff.

Implements corrective measures as necessary to address poor performance.

Leads staff in complying with laws, regulations, and standards.

Coaching and Developing Others:

Mentors interns, volunteers, and less experienced staff by providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workflow.

Developing Objectives and Strategies:

May participate in developing an annual work plan with goals and action plans.

Training and Teaching Others:

May develop and/or implement agency-specific training to improve staff performance and compliance with regulations.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

Reviews records to check compliance with laws, policies and standards.

Staffing Organizational Units:

May participate in employment interviews to collect information for hiring decisions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:

May recommend changes in operations to improve efficiency and quality of agency operations and services.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

General Competencies: Ethics and values; Decision quality; Approachability; Compassion; Composure; Understanding others; Organizing; Priority setting; Conflict management; Patience

Knowledge: Clinical practices, laws governing clinical practice, human behavior, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders, teaching/education, safety, cultural awareness, management principles, pharmacology basics, records management, and statistics

Skills: Empathy, active listening, clear written and oral communication, problem solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, training and instruction, negotiation, time management

Abilities: Speech comprehension and expression, reading and writing, rapid perception of danger, memory, pattern recognition, decision making, numerical ability, creativity, focus, and adaptability

Tools & Equipment: Computer, telephone, printers, copiers, and other office equipment

Seniorit y level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider Industries: Law Enforcement

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