Youth Treatment Director

Treatment Director

Role Overview:
The Treatment Director is responsible for leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care for youth and families, and maintaining compliance with all organizational and regulatory standards. This position involves a blend of leadership, clinical oversight, and operational management to drive the success of the division.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Guide and inspire a dynamic team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Set clear performance objectives and regularly assess progress.
• Manage hiring processes, from interviewing to selecting candidates for clinical and non-clinical roles.
• Provide comprehensive onboarding for new employees and promote ongoing learning for existing staff.
• Conduct regular one-on-one supervisions, facilitate performance reviews, and organize work schedules, including on-call rotations.

Clinical Oversight:

• Offer crisis intervention and support for complex cases.
• Supervise the intake and placement process, working closely with coordinators and therapists to ensure timely and suitable youth placements.
• Participate in investigations of policy violations and lead placement stabilization efforts.
• Review and approve foster home certifications and renewals.
• Step into vacant roles when needed to maintain service continuity.

Compliance & Operations:

• Ensure all client, youth, and foster parent records meet compliance standards through routine audits.
• Oversee adherence to mental health utilization protocols, where applicable.
• Conduct annual home visits and maintain relationships with referral sources.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and manage the division’s budget, monitoring expenses and making adjustments as needed.
• Prepare and submit required reports accurately and on schedule.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on children and families. The right candidate is resilient, eager to learn, and values teamwork, diversity, and inclusion. They are driven to foster positive change and lead their team with empathy and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or a related human services field.
• Active licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• At least three years of social services experience, including at least one year in a leadership or administrative role and two years providing direct client care.
• A valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and auto insurance coverage. Ability to transport youth as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• direct care supervising: 1 year (Required)
• direct care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bowling Green, KY 42102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowling Green, KY 42102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $84,000