CLINICAL DIRECTOR 1
Career Family: CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Clinical Director 1 is an unclassified state title, filled by appointment and outside the tenure protections that cover the competitive ranks.
The minimum is a doctoral degree and 6 years of relevant experience. Its salary schedule (frozen at an older rate) lists $83,210 to $116,477, though managerial and exempt titles like this are usually paid individually rather than on the step schedule.
How to apply
This title is not filled by examination — agencies appoint directly.
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How to apply for this title →Why this title is unclassified
This specification cites N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4, state unclassified service.
A title in the State unclassified service sits outside Title 11A unless a provision says otherwise. In practice that means no competitive examination to get the job, and none of the career service protections that come with it: no permanent status after a working test period, and no right of appeal to the Civil Service Commission from a removal. Appointment and removal rest with the appointing authority.
The rule that allocates a title to this service is N.J.A.C. 4A:3-1.3.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer in a grade 1 level state hospital within the Department of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Human Services, or Cannabis Regulatory Commission, is responsible for the overall direction of clinical and rehabilitation programs and services within the hospital or facility and promotes the concepts of level of functioning, unified services, normalization, and advocacy; manages staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations or subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
In accordance with hospital, facility, division, state, and federal policies, regulatory standards, and certification and accreditation standards, is responsible and accountable for the establishment, direction, and coordination of all clinical care and rehabilitation programs, including program policies, objectives, operations, organization, and staffing. In collaboration and coordination with the Chief Executive Officer on clinical issues, hospital or facility policies, and procedures, is responsible for provision of appropriate fiscal and supportive services, equipment, and supplies to clinical programs. Directs and provides clinical and program supervision to assistant hospital administrators or their unit supervisors to ensure quality services to patients commensurate with established policies, standards, and procedures and is accountable and responsible for delivery of direct treatment service to patients; prepares reports. Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with assistant hospital administrators, discipline chiefs, and department heads to promote program evaluation, coordination, problem identification and resolution, staffing needs assessments, information dissemination and policy interpretation, and is aware of community services and participates in planning, evaluation, and integrating community services with hospital services. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of subordinates. Establishes effective manpower utilization, planning, development, and execution of the annual budget for services under their jurisdiction, and for ensuring that resources are effectively and efficiently used to achieve program goals. Assists the medical director in determining and implementing all health care and medical policies, directives, rules and regulations, staffing, and service provisions. Supervises assistant hospital administrator and department heads by establishing and implementing a procedure for monitoring clinical and rehabilitation program goal attainment, including budgetary and fiscal allocations in relation to patient needs and the purpose of the hospital, with the assistance of the director of quality assurance. Provides direction to discipline chiefs for the development of professional residents and internship programs and the establishment of liaisons and contracts with colleges and universities. Ensures the development and application of appropriate treatment plans, discharge oriented service plans, utilization of community supports, and alternative housing arrangements. Establishes and implements a procedure for regular clinical rounds, case conferences, and consultation within the treatment team concepts. Acts as hospital and clinical representative in meetings with community, county, state, and/or federal groups. Reviews and approves budgetary requests and allocations to ensure adequate resources for clinical and rehabilitation services and is responsible for monitoring clinical operators and staffing within budgetary limits. Ensures active clinical records and recording procedures that document services to active and discharged patients. Participates in the executive committee and other administrative or clinical committees relevant to the planning, coordinating, and delivery of patient services within the team treatment framework. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in one (1) of the major clinical or rehabilitation professions.
Experience
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in providing clinical or rehabilitation services in a psychiatric facility or mental health agency with at least three (3) of these years spent in multifaceted program or service at a supervisory level.
License
Currently licensed or certified to practice in the relevant profession if required to practice in the State of New Jersey. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of mental illness, including diagnoses, treatments, programs, and services options. Knowledge of multi-disciplinary treatment team functions and case management process. Knowledge of group process, group dynamic, and organizational behavior. Knowledge of the quality assurance structure, process, and methods. Knowledge of supervisory and management theory and techniques. Knowledge of accreditation and licensing and standards. Knowledge of comprehensive program planning. Knowledge of group process, group dynamic, and organizational behavior. Knowledge of general systems theory and its application to institutional and agency functions and organizations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of the clinical and rehabilitation professions in mental health. Knowledge of the support services necessary to supplement, facilitate, and maintain quality care and treatment. Knowledge of the inter-relationship between community services and institutional services. Ability to administer, evaluate, supervise, coordinate, and integrate the unified services process to promote and facilitate a continuum of mental health service delivery. Ability to manage assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to read and understand division, state, and federal policies, regulatory standards, certification, and accreditation standards. Ability to communicate with and relate reciprocally with others. Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team. Ability to mediate and facilitate. Ability to develop an individualized treatment plan. Ability to facilitate the multi-disciplinary treatment team process. Ability to analyze and critique programs and services in a clear and facilitative manner. Ability to elicit positive response and motivation from others. Ability to balance task focus and interpersonal focus appropriately. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and manage time effectively. Ability to articulate clearly and precisely and to write in a succinct, focused manner. Ability to assume a high degree of responsibility and cope well with job stress. Ability to manage a complex variety of tasks and circumstances simultaneously. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.