Clinical Director 4-2026
Hour Children, Inc. · New York, New York, United States · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$90k/yrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide holistic individual and group supervision to the clinical staff, including child and family therapists, counselors, case managers, and house managers
- Coordinate intake interviews, screening, assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, advocacy, and referrals in conjunction with HC clinical community and correctional facility staff
- Provide clinical expertise, staff supervision, and training to treatment and administrative staff
- Ensure that there is adequate staff coverage for case management and the counseling team
- Facilitate clinical case conference meetings and multidisciplinary team intake meetings
- Work with staff to facilitate gender-responsive and trauma-informed group programming such as Seeking Safety, Beyond Anger and Violence, Circle of Safety, Parenting Journey, Beyond Trauma, and Women of Color-focused groups
- Review clinical records, assess client progress, and provide collaborative input concerning treatment activities (behavioral, academic, therapeutic, and psychiatric)
- Collaborate with in-house and community resources to ensure seamless integration of services, particularly for those with acute and complex needs
- Work closely with the development department and executive staff to manage and evaluate client data and to complete reporting
- Promote consistent client engagement and retention in mental health, housing, and other services to address barriers to housing facility
- Facilitate mediation, case conferences, and house meetings, as needed
- Monitor client charting documentation according to agency standards, such as court reports, client case notes, service plans, and any documentation needed for timely service delivery
- Assist with developing policies, processes, procedures, and systems that meet regulatory requirements of the mental/behavioral health services
- Attend internal staff meetings, as well as related external meetings and trainings with resource partners
- Actively engage in complex problem solving, professional learning, collaboration, conflict resolution, and relationship building
- Perform additional department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor, the Senior Director of Programs, Chief Impact & Program Officer, or Executive Director
Qualifications and Requirements
- Serve as part of a dynamic, collaborative leadership team focused on advancing HC’s mission and values
- Licensed in NYS - LCSW, LMHC
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 5 years of experience supervising staff serving justice-impacted populations who have experienced complex trauma. Preferred experience centering individuals identified as women
- Excellent time management and verbal and written communication skills. Experience with CAPS and AWARDS prioritized
- Familiar with evidence-based treatment models such as CBT, MI, DBT, TF-CBT
- Must be able to deliver services in a culturally sensitive manner, centering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs
- Experience with navigating public benefits, substance abuse treatment systems, and/or supportive housing programs
- Training in trauma-informed care, person-centered documentation, and case planning preferred
- Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the population