Lead Clinician

Job Description:

Lead Clinician

Description

Job Posting Title
Lead Clinician

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 SoonerStart Early Intervention

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $78,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Oklahoma City - 3017 N Stiles Avenue

Salary: up to $78,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description:

The Lead Clinician is responsible for directing programs by providing supervision to others, assuring maintenance of the facility and all equipment within utilized by the program is operational while also carrying a caseload to provide direct Early Intervention (EI) services. Position will oversee EI program in Oklahoma County.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Direction and supervision of professional staff in completion of assigned functions
  
• Direction and supervision of clerical staff
  
• Assuring adequate program staffing, including hiring of new staff
  
• Conducting on-site staff meetings
  
• Providing staff training on state and federal policies and procedures as well as training in clinical procedures
  
• Counseling with local officials and agencies regarding needs at the local level
  
• Coordinating services with the State Department of Education including direct collaboration with the Program Manager (PM).
  
• Initiating corrective action plans concerning program procedures and staff management
  
• Monitoring and approving leave
  
• Development of PATs with staff
  
• Managing Contractors with the Early Intervention Program to assure clients receive services
  
• Monitoring of budgets related to contractors
  
• Directing quality improvement activities for the local Early Intervention Program
  
• Review periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency
  
• Manage as the liaison between the building management and central offices regarding facility maintenance and upkeep.
  
• Manage office equipment to assure it is operational for use. Ex: copiers, stamp machine, computers. Being the liaison with the companies that maintenance the equipment.
  
• Provide clinical services for children with developmental disabilities according the Individualized Family Service Plan.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Required at this level consists of a Master’s degree, (except for a Registered Nurse, a BSN Degree acceptable). Applicants must have two years professional supervisory, managerial, consultative or experience in Allied Health discipline.

Required: Applicant must be licensed or certified in one of the following disciplines: Speech Language Pathologist, Behavior Health Clinician, Social Work, Child Development Specialist, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Special Education.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret and apply policy material; and to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is intermittently performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Work also requires travel to/from client homes to provide intervention services to children with significant developmental delays birth-3 years of age. Services are delivered based upon the Individualized Family Service Plan developed in conjunction with the family. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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