Serves as the clinical expert for MAHEC's Project CARA, in partnership with practice leaders in operations and care delivery.
Provides clinical guidance and recommendations related to care delivery, workflows, transitions of care, and high‑risk patient interventions within the designated clinical program.
Develops, maintains, and updates clinical process guidelines relevant to the clinical program.
Acts as a clinical resource for care managers and program teams across population health, OSP, community health, and clinical departments, supporting physicians, APPs, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and community health workers.
Partners with the MAHEC Quality Improvement team to provide clinical expertise in monitoring outcomes, improving service utilization, advancing equity in care delivery, and supporting continuous program improvement.
Collaborates with population health leadership to provide clinical recommendations in support of NCDHHS standards, Medicaid tailored care management, and value‑based care contracts.
Contributes clinical summaries and insights for program performance reporting to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Identify, develop, and maintain community collaboration with key partners and external stakeholders through referrals and ongoing relationships.
Contributes to MAHEC's participation in statewide initiatives aligned with program goals and objectives.
SPECIFIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the overall oversight of the clinical access, scheduling, and performance. This position leads the integrated care team in providing direct care for perinatal substance use services.
Expand and sustain a regional network of community-based Spoke sites throughout western NC that provide integrated perinatal SUD care.
This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the Clinical Director - Project CARA may perform.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Communication Skills
Decision Making
HealthCare Knowledge
Benefits
Health insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
Additional Information
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinical Director provides clinical guidance and recommendations for Project CARA. This role supports evidence-based, patient-centered care within clinical programs by aligning clinical expertise and direct patient care delivery in partnership with operational leadership to integrate program goals with MAHEC strategic goals of excellence in clinical care to improve the health of patients in our region. The Director will participate in multidisciplinary teams, contribute to performance improvement of the program, and may represent the clinical program team in regional and statewide collaborations.
Mahec · Asheville, NC