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Clinical Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To ensure efficient, cost effective, and high quality delivery of case management and utilization review services to clients by managing and training either a dedicated unit or multiple units of colleagues located in claims offices and on site at client locations; to provide expertise in client specific case management and utilization review requirements; and to ensure customer satisfaction through the provision of these services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages overall clinical operations for less than three (3) assigned teams/offices or one (1) large dedicated unit; assists in developing and implementing clinical objectives and initiatives.

• Assists with implementation of new business plan with goals and objectives for assigned locations/offices; provides expert medical and product support to Sedgwick CMS claims and clinical staff.

• Promotes and adheres to all URAC standards and assures compliance to maintain successful URAC certification.

• Identifies challenges and creates solution for recruitment, hiring, staffing, process management and training needs; plans for staffing needs, including succession, bench-strength and new business; and supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff.

• Assists in establishing policy and procedures to assure compliance to best practices, clinical management services standards, state regulations, and client service requirements.

• Monitors management reports relating to the area/office performance.

• Delivers corporate training for clinical staff in conjunction with Sedgwick University; provides direct oversight of clinical orientation program; and coordinates with Sedgwick University for certification of training materials.

• Provides assistance to the Director Clinical Operations in making budget recommendations; manages budget ensuring achievement of unit financial goals; ensures effective deployment of strategic project plans.

• Identifies potential new product opportunities, processes and protocols; participates in presentations to clients, prospects and colleagues.

• Supports and interfaces with account management; provides expertise in client specific case management and utilization review requirements; and develops and maintains positive, productive relationships.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

• Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.

• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.

• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from an accredited college or university or equivalent work Experience preferred. Certification in case management or certification in rehab counseling preferred. Valid driver's license required.

Experience

Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of medical or vocational case management, three (3) years clinical or three (3) years of vocational, and two (2) years supervisory experience. Workers compensation or disability experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of multiple business line medical and vocational case management environments

• Knowledge of resources available regarding the regulations and parameters of third party reimbursement, benefit determinations, and payments

• Knowledge of statutory requirements of state's jurisdiction as appropriate to job

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Leadership/management/motivational skills

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)