Director Of Social Work

Overview

• Lead clinical and therapeutic operations within a residential program for youth aged 12–18 with complex mental health diagnoses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective service delivery and therapeutic outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with accreditation, agency, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to middle management and clinical staff.
• Develop and implement trauma-informed care strategies and youth-driven routines.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to program standards and policies.
• Promote collaboration and accountability within the team and with external partners.
• Coordinate comprehensive treatment planning and discharge conferences.
• Support educational and emotional growth of residents through structured therapeutic approaches.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise Assistant Directors and integrate unit and clinical service staff into cohesive teams.
• Facilitate regular program and staff meetings to ensure alignment and integration.
• Maintain consistent communication with teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee chart compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to leadership staff.
• Develop and implement clinical training standards and learning collaboratives.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and operational teams to integrate care and treatment.
• Prepare programs for audits and address staff concerns and complaints.

Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree required; LCSW, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with residential programs and therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and youth-driven therapeutic practices.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and foster collaboration.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements for mental health facilities.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.