Associate Director Of Clinical Standards
Associate Director Of Clinical Standards
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Job Description
Position Purpose
The Associate Director of Clinical Standards ensures compliance with ethical legal and documentation requirements across CFR. This role leads quality assurance initiatives serves as the HIPAA Compliance Officer and works collaboratively to maintain CFRs clinical policies and training materials. The position supports clinician education on clinical standards helps CFR remain a leader in accessible ethical and highquality therapy.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
Compliance Ethics & Risk Management
- Serve as CFRs HIPAA Compliance Officer; ensure adherence to privacy and confidentiality protocols.
- Monitor compliance with CFR policies state and federal regulations and the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
- Support CFRs risk management infrastructure and respond to documentation or privacy concerns.
Quality Assurance & Documentation Systems
- Develop and implement systems for client chart audits clinical documentation review and internal quality controls.
- Reports to the Director of Clinical Operations and align documentation standards with workflow systems.
- Lead regular reviews and updates to CFRs Clinical Manual and consent forms.
Clinician Support & Training
- Educate new and existing clinicians on documentation practices compliance policies and ethical standards.
- Provide consultation on complex clinical legal or ethical cases.
- Participate in onboarding to reinforce compliance expectations and documentation norms.
Policy & Special Projects
- Prepare or review documents for new education clinical or group therapy initiatives.
- Contribute to CFRwide training sessions peer review meetings and internal evaluations.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team on strategic initiatives related to clinical excellence.
Clinical Contribution
- Maintain a parttime caseload (minimum 8 clients/week or 34/month) subject to the clinical job description and compensation plan. (SEE BELOW)
- Serve as a model for best practices in documentation cultural humility and quality clinical care.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field.
- Licensure in relevant discipline (LMFT LCSW LPC etc. preferred.
- 7 years of clinical experience with strong compliance/ethics background.
Qualities Sought
- Excellent attention to detail and high accountability.
- Ability to apply ethical reasoning in complex clinical situations.
- Collaborative spirit and commitment to CFRs values.
Working Conditions and Environment
This position is hybrid with a combination of remote work and inperson meetings at CFR office locations as needed.
Physical Requirements
The position requires repetitive motion such as standing walking sitting and bending. Light lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.
CLINICAL REQUIREMENT SUBJECT TO THE PARTTIME THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION:
Parttime therapists at Council for Relationships are W2 feeforservice employees. They are highly skilled clinicians who provide exceptional clinical care complete all documentation and administrative duties and engage in their own caseloadbuilding and marketing. They are expected to maintain a minimum caseload of 8 clients but are welcome to see more than that. The position is flexible and therapists are able to set their own schedules and rates. Therapists report to their Office Director and the Director of Clinical Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct highquality therapy in a manner that is ethical in conformity with established professional standards in compliance with HIPAA regulations and accountable and accessible to peer review.
- Follow Council clinical policies procedures and protocols.
- Utilize Councils practice management software system.
- Maintain the highest standards of professional practice including completing client case files in a timely manner and respecting client confidentiality.
- Attend group clinical supervision.
- Attend monthly all staff meetings as schedule allows.
- Attend monthly clinical specialty group meetings as schedule allows.
- Meet monthly clinical productivity requirements.
- Maintain an updated profile on the Council website.
- Submit writing for Council internal and external communications/marketing pieces.
COMPENSATION:
Therapists are paid a variable percentage 5065 of the fees they charge.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
