Clinical Director, Developmental Services

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with various disabilities and behavioral health challenges. This role involves managing clinical systems and overseeing the development of clinical policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of 7–10 residences or 1–2-day programs and organizes coverage for vacancies or extended leaves.
• Collaborates with Site Managers/Program Directors to implement services effectively.
• Conducts clinical screenings, risk and intake assessments for new referrals, and consultations for complex cases.
• Attends appointments with staff and external specialists to present clinical findings.
• Develops and trains staff on baseline materials, tools, and data collection systems.
• Ensures integrity of clinical systems and provides feedback on staff performance.
• Supports clinical specialists and other paraprofessionals as indicated.
• Creates and updates curricula for new employees, clinicians, and Asst Clinical Directors (ACDs).
• Provides training and consultation on restraint use and related issues.
• Participates in PBS Leadership and Clinical Standards Committees and consults on Positive Behavior Support (PBS), safety care, and other relevant training topics.
• Supports assigned clinical team members.
• Offers clinical support and consultation as needed.
• Supports and collaborates on referrals and intakes across assigned area.
• Conducts audits to monitor the clinical integrity of systems and programs.
• Trains and orients new ACDs on organizational systems and processes.
• Schedules and leads ACD meetings, including agenda preparation and facilitation.
• Oversees peer review meetings, including pre-meeting preparations and post-meetings follow-ups.
• Implements recognition and rewards programs to improve staff retention.
• Liaises with Human Rights Committees (HRC) and follows up on new initiatives.
• Manages schedules, payroll, human resource concerns and training compliance.
• Oversees hiring processes for clinical staff, including interviewing and onboarding.
• Represents ACDs at administrative meetings and communicates updates to staff.
• Develops and streamlines clinical systems, policies, and procedures.
• Completes performance evaluations and regular supervisions.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in special education, psychology, social work or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board required.
• Five to seven years' experience in a clinical setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of clinical assessment and intervention technologies for DS/DD and dual DS/DD/Psychiatric populations.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Knowledge of documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of professional code of ethics.
• Knowledge of advanced applied behavioral analysis.
• Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills, facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers.
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices.
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of documentation requirements.
• Ability to balance many competing priorities.
• Ability to provide leadership and team building to others.