Title: Clinical Associate Director

Classification: Exempt

Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.

Job Code: 009

Job Summary

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Under general supervision, ensures youth and families are served in line with agency and evidence based practices. Assists the Clinical Director with implementing strategies to accomplish the agency annual priorities at the program level. Assists the Clinical Director with external systems interface. Assists the Clinical Director with the budget process. Directs and develops managers. Ensures that Clinical Program Managers are competent and have all tools necessary to lead teams. Leads quality improvement effort program-wide. Coordinates all supervision, trainings, and coaching of program personnel and volunteers. Provides administrative back up for the Clinical Director. Collaborates regarding agency-wide initiatives, annual priorities, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts. Works with corporate departments to ensure collaboration with programs. Ensures that daily operations run smoothly, operating within compliance and safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

1. Develops and implements programs to include evidence based and continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices.

2. Manages program(s) to meet contractual requirements and be fiscally viable.

3. Coordinates clinical program support and the clinical training of supervisors.

4. Supports programmatic training, including linking of training resources.

5. Leads the quality improvement effort program wide, with particular emphasis on streamlining and increasing the efficiency of program procedures and processes (i.e. employee review process, salary planning, balancing staffing workloads, systems meetings, etc.).

6. Provides project and change management leadership as needed.

7. Assists the Director with programmatic tasks and projects as required (i.e. annual report and budget).

8. Provides managerial support, clinical backup for the Director (subset of direct reports to be reassigned) and works with managers to improve system relationships.

9. Participates in county meetings and coordination of service delivery.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree (MA/ MS) required.

For Employees in Non-Public Schools

• Master’s Degree (MA/ MS) in Educational Administration preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Doctorate Degree (PhD) in related field.

Experience Requirements

• Three to ten ( 3-10 ) years’ experience required.

For Employee in the Non-Public Schools

• Knowledge of California Education Code required.

Other Specific Requirements

• Two (2) years Management experience required.

For Employees in Non-Public Schools

• Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) or Clear California Educational Specialist Teaching Credential preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Doctorate Degree(PhD).

Other Specific Requirements

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance, if applicable

• Valid California Driver's license with two years experience driving and clean driving record may be required.

Work Environment/Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

In addition this position requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing and kneeling.

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.

I agree to successfully complete all required training indicated for this position. I agree to keep all of my required certifications and licenses current and up to date and provide proper documentation of the same to the Human Resources Department I agree to comply with all Agency policies and procedures. I agree to comply with the agency compliance plan and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor. As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization. All employees are required to adhere to the values in all their interactions with youth and families and fellow employees.