Director of Clinical Excellence
Position SummaryNecco has an opportunity for a career as Director of Clinical Excellence. This is an exciting position here no one day is the same! This role will work with leaders and direct line staff to ensure services being provided are evidenced based and best in class. This position will work along side leadership and direct line staff to identify, develop and maintain best in class services without outcomes to support the business line being a provider of choice in the communities we serve.You Should Be Accurately Described AsA happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.ResponsibilitiesThe candidate selected will be responsible for the following: Quality, Performance, and Risk Management Provide quality clinical oversight across all community-based behavioral health programs, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based practicesOversee the development and adherence to clinical service protocols and practicesDrive continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives tailored to program-specific and overall organizational needsEnsure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards across all community behavioral staff Monitor client flow, care quality, and outcomes within all clinical programs. Manage Necco’s adherence to the standards set by state, federal, and accrediting bodies, ensuring all policies, processes, and systems support effective data management in electronic health records Leadership and Staff Development Foster leadership and professional growth within the behavioral health teams. Cascade strategic initiatives company-wide, aligning them with Necco’s goals and business line strategies Leverage data and the company Scorecard to guide clinical and business decisions Provide ongoing support, supervision, and mentorship to service programs and staff, enhancing the corporate culture and workplace environmentEngage in clinical and/or billing supervision as needed, maintaining professional licensure and certifications Technical Capacity And Strategic PlanningPartner with the Risk and Safety team and other department leaders to advance projects that enhance care quality and safety Integrate local and national trends with business intelligence to develop and implement effective business plans, balancing growth with quality and risk management Manage external review processes, ensuring seamless coordination of system access, equipment, and communications Serve as a subject matter expert on quality clinical outcomes, offering training, guidance, and recommendations for system enhancements or procedural changes Additional DutiesAid in the development of strategies for addressing mental health issues within the treatment teams Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor Corporate CitizenPractice Ruthless Pragmatism Engage in peer to peer feedback Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure Position QualificationsMasters degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia onlyAdvanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical services (Kentucky only) Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (5) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. BSW, LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only) Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverage Training and Travel willingness Successful completion of all required criminal background checks Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard) At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.