Assistant Clinical Director

Overview

• Lead clinical operations at a residential facility serving youth with complex mental health diagnoses.
• Develop and enhance transitional and permanency programs to improve outcomes for residents and families.
• Provide clinical supervision to teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support educational and emotional growth of residents.
• Maintain relationships with local resources and ensure efficient referral procedures.
• Oversee documentation and charts to ensure compliance with standards.
• Participate in clinical and treatment meetings to align strategies and goals.
• Support staff training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Ensure the integration of the facility's mission into daily operations and communication.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement structures for transitional and permanency programs within the residential facility.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff, assessing competencies and addressing rehabilitative and clinical needs.
• Facilitate joint meetings with community-based programs to ensure effective family support.
• Participate in administrative meetings to present updates and align strategies.
• Oversee compliance with OMH regulations and guidelines.
• Manage transitional and wrap-around funds in collaboration with the business director.
• Supervise transitional coordinators and other specialists to ensure quality service delivery.
• Provide direct transitional coordinator services as needed.
• Ensure alignment of clinical services with the facility's mission and goals.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or related human services field.
• LCSW certification required; experience with emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in the social service sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to families' homes and work one weekend day per week.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of therapeutic crisis intervention techniques and verbal de-escalation strategies.
• Alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities; dedication to youth and community impact.