Clinical Manager - Verde Valley (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, or LAC)

Company: Polara Health
Location: Camp Verde
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYPolara Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced clinical manager to lead the expansion of our behavioral health services into the Verde Valley area. This key leadership role will oversee both adult and child outpatient services while fostering community partnerships, overseeing clinical services, driving operational growth, leading to clinical excellence, and managing business operations. This role will provide direct clinical services for approximately 10 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust as needed to meet the evolving needs of the community, clients, or organizational goals. This may include psychosocial assessments, counseling, and treatment planning.This position is based in the Verde Valley area with some travel required to other Polara Health locations.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and nurture key community partnerships to support service integration and growth.Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified clinical and administrative staff.Establish operational workflows, policies, and procedures tailored to the needs of the Verde Valley location.Monitor service demand and determine appropriate timelines for hiring additional staff.Oversee program growth, ensuring services align with organizational mission and community needs.Maintain clinical excellence by providing clinical supervision, guidance, and oversight to clinical staff.Provide direct clinical services to meet community, client, and organizational needs.Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards.Oversee routine business needs, including budget development, FTE management, and resource allocation.Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence among staff.Regularly evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements as needed.QUALIFICATIONS - 21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions - Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card - Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organizationMaster's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.Current licensure as an LCSW or LPC in the state of Arizona (or eligibility for licensure).Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in an operational or leadership role.Demonstrated experience in community partnership development and staff recruitment.Strong clinical background with a deep understanding of adult and child behavioral health services.Proficiency in managing budgets, FTEs, and operational workflows.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Experience in a start-up or expansion environment preferred.Familiarity with the behavioral health needs of rural communities preferred.Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment preferred.CORE COMPETENCIES - People - Passionately believes in people and embraces diversity - Integrity - Does the right thing even when no one is looking - Learning - Challenges old paradigms with critical thinking, curiosity and creativity - Accountability - Sets an intentional culture of personal responsibility; believes everyone carries the load - Relationships - Serves colleagues and consumers with love, empathy and compassionPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Office environment, travel within the community, as needed - Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc. - Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours - Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 5 or more pounds - Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocolsThis position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Health's policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Polara Health's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify Polara Health in any of the following ways: by calling 928-445-5211, ext. 4047, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to Polara Health 3343 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request.Employment is contingent on background checks as required by Polara Health's policies, which may include Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, Department of Child Services, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References.We Offer the Following Benefits to Full Time Employees:Medical * Dental * Vision * Short and Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account * Employee Assistance Program * 401(k) * Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off * 10 Paid Holidays per Year * Shift Pay (for select inpatient positions) * Educational Reimbursement *Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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