VP of Clinical Operations

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About Us:

• The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
  
  

Benefits & Perks: We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Director of Clinical Services & Adoption Support Programs include:

• Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan, 403(b) with employer match
• No cost Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,500/year for pre-approved course work
• Employee Assistance Program
• No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Advancement opportunities and abundant training
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• PAY: $100,000 - $120,000 annually, exempt
• 4 weeks paid vacation 1 week paid personal time each year, in addition to sick pay and paid holidays
  
  

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Director of Clinical Services & Adoption Support Programs include, in part:

• Clinical Oversight and Research Responsibilities
• Develops and approves the design, implementation, evaluation, and modification of clinical and therapeutic programming in all child and family service programs at The Baby Fold. Collaborates with the VP of Program Operations and other departmental leaders to ensure that treatment practices are high quality, research-based, and data-driven.
• Implements and approves agency systems/structures that provide access to clinical consultation for designated agency staff and interns, related to Trauma-informed practices, assessment, and other clinical interventions, to ensure that sound clinical decisions are made in the provision of services.
• Recommends the selection/use of all contractual personnel providing clinical and behavioral consulting services to programs and staff at The Baby Fold and directly monitors the clinical integrity of these contractual services through direct participation in clinical case consultation.
• Recommends and coordinates treatment program philosophy and treatment policies/procedures, within and between relevant program departments. Provides consultation to all agency programs on treatment and program issues, including specific case consultation as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Academic Director of Hammitt School programs to a) provide oversight and clinical approval on the Crisis intervention model to be utilized within Hammitt School programs, and b) review Crisis Intervention data, procedures, and protocols implemented within Hammitt School programs. Works with designated internal staff to review/revise existing policies relative to Crisis Intervention procedures, ensuring the policies and procedures represent best clinical practice, with the informed regard for the rights of students and families receiving Hammitt School services.
• Works collaboratively with the VP of Quality Improvement and Program Directors/program staff to support the gathering, interpreting, and reporting of program data for the purpose of program evaluation and internal agency driven Quality Improvement/internal research initiatives. Participates with The Baby Fold Treatment Advisory Committee’s Institutional Review Board process to review and approve external requests to conduct research at The Baby Fold.
• As deemed clinically appropriate, manages, assists and performs clinical assessments across all agency programs.
• Professional Leadership
• Models the agency’s core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, stewardship, and diversity in all activities and interactions.
• Represents The Baby Fold in business contacts with professionals and the public outside the agency.
• Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current trends, developments, and funding opportunities within field of responsibility.
• Provides training on topics related to field of knowledge, as needed.
• Provides strategic input and leadership through the Leadership Team structure, on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
  

Requirements of the Director of Clinical Services & Adoption Support Programs include, in part:

• PhD/PsyD. in Psychology or a candidate who is pursuing their doctoral degree in psychology and is nearing completion of their doctorate degree within a year of employment.
• Must meet the definition of an LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts) as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related direct service experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience preferred.
• Must have experience and demonstrated clinical supervision skills for trauma-informed treatment with children and families.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of child welfare practice, child development, and autism.
  
  

INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

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