Clinical Manager - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!
Hays, KS I Full-Time
***This position is located in Hays, KS - a relocation bonus is being offered for this position!***
At KVC Health Systems, we believe that the heart of our work is helping people. We are seeking a sophisticated and compassionate Clinical Manager to help lead our therapeutic teams in providing life-changing care for children and adolescents. Join an organization that values leadership and employee wellbeing; we are proud to maintain a work wellbeing score of 83 on Indeed, reflecting our commitment to a culture built on authenticity, innovation, and professional support.
Position Summary
The Clinical Manager serves as a vital leader, assisting the Clinical Director in the supervision and mentorship of therapists, expressive therapists, and case managers. This role is responsible for ensuring that our therapeutic environments remain trauma-sensitive, family-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. You will oversee clinical program implementation, manage utilization review services when necessary, and provide direct clinical supervision to ensure the highest standards of care. If you are a licensed professional dedicated to fostering a secure, stable, and nurturing environment for both patients and staff, this role offers the opportunity to drive significant clinical impact.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide respectful and inclusive leadership to the clinical team, ensuring a culture of belonging for all staff and stakeholders.
- Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of clinical staff, maintaining deep knowledge of professional requirements for all direct reports.
- Support the Clinical Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical programs to ensure adequate resources and delivery of care.
- Conduct individual, group, and family therapy for hospital and residential patients, providing case management services as needed.
- Provide regular individual and group supervision to the therapist team, staffing difficult cases and fostering professional growth.
- Monitor and develop process improvement plans to ensure clinical documentation is timely, accurate, and aligned with agency policies.
- Assist with utilization management services, including recertifications, extensions, and referrals to Peer Review Services.
- Facilitate regular staff meetings and participate as an internal and external trainer on evidence-based models such as Trauma Systems Therapy (TST).
- Ensure all services are culturally sensitive and compliant with KDADS, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency in crisis intervention and maintain active participation in all leadership and consultation meetings.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (LMSW), Family Therapy (LMFT/LCMFT), Counseling (LPC/LCPC), or Clinical Social Work (LSCSW) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Must hold a current clinical license and/or another approved license by the relevant state regulatory board.
- A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
- Experience: Minimum of three years of supervised experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents.
- Training: Documented coursework in child/adolescent development and therapeutic modalities.
- Technical Skills: Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
KVC Values and Expectations
KVC employees are expected to be role models who build upon the strengths of the families we serve. Our mission is guided by these core values:
- The heart of our work is helping people.
- Our character is built on authenticity and compassion.
- Family connection drives our culture.
- Collaboration fuels our improvement.
- Urgency and innovation mark our approach.
- Diverse perspectives are key to our progress.
- Always asking, "What would you want for your child?"
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This leadership role involves active engagement within our clinical facilities:
- Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate effectively. Must be able to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lifting Requirements: Regularly lift 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
- Vision: Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Environment: Work is primarily performed in a facility setting with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions during transit.
