Clinical Director

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides therapeutic support for youth in foster care in a residential setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete 7-day service plan for each new resident.
• Complete Referral acceptance upon intake for each resident.

· Create Safety plan with each child.

• Attend all MDT meetings as scheduled and scan documentation into resident's file.

· Evaluate and approve or deny all placement/discharge requests; document in electronic database within 24 hours of receipt of referral.

• Process and supervise all therapeutic interns;

· Attend all required Court hearings as needed

· Consult with caseworkers, probation officers, etc. for coordination of services for each resident;

• Attend weekly case reviews with direct care staff
• Collaborate on individual service plans, and contribute to organizational goals.
• Fill out caregiver declaration and update UA for children who need a MWO waiver and coordinate with director.
• Assist with organizing activities to ensure a structured and enriching environment for the residents.
• Provide support for ODCH Staff.
• Schedule psychological evaluations;
• Schedule psychiatric evaluations;

· Schedule and provide individual therapy;

• Schedule and provide group therapy (ex., anger management, substance abuse, parenting classes, etc.) at least once a week per home.

· Schedule all required therapeutic follow-up appointments;

· Consult with mental health practitioners for coordination of care;

· Provide crisis intervention for each resident as needed;

• Develop and implement long-term therapeutic programs for each resident;

Discuss with each resident weekly progress reports

Schedule and lead community meetings;

Review resident grievances;

• Review situations requiring resident removal;

· Conduct supervised visitations between residents and family when required; Attend staff meetings and training as required.

· Accept on-call duties for one week every seven weeks.

· Evaluate need for hospitalization, behavior interventions, and de escalation

· Fill out incident reports

• NOTE: Included in the duties of your job is the requirement that from time to time you may be required to work overtime with some weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must provide proof of a valid LPC or LCSW License;
• Supervisory experience must be in a residential child care facility or related area;
• Must reside within a 45 minute drive of the Open Door Home;
• Must be 21 years old or older;
• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Must have no criminal history record convictions of misdemeanor or felony offenses from any state;

· Must be able to pass a medical examination, to include level ten drug screening;

• Must be able to relate to and work well with other staff, children, volunteers, board members, agency personnel, family members, public, etc.;
• Must possess good organizational and administrative skills;
• Must be able to delegate;

· Must be able to work well under pressure, handle emergency situations and crises;

· Experience working with youth who have experienced trauma;

· TBRI practitioner training a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPC or LCSW license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rome, GA 30165: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000