National Clinical Director

About the Role

Compass Connections provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children, working to reunite them with families and help them integrate safely into the community. The organization is hiring compassionate and dependable individuals for its San Antonio, Texas facility.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (available on the first day of employment)
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer‑sponsored benefits (ask recruiter for a complete overview)

Language Requirement

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Travel is required for this role, and occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be needed as directed by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements

Either a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another relevant behavioral science field (with clinical training and experience as a program requirement), or a master’s degree in a behavioral science field plus five (5) years of full‑time direct service delivery experience.

Certifications

• Current clinical license and LPC‑S or licensure‑eligible status
• First aid, CPR, and Emergency Behavior Intervention certifications

Work Experience

Required: three (3) years of supervisory experience or five (5) years in a related area with specific experience in community‑based, residential, inpatient, or school‑based clinical treatment programs. Experience developing and implementing trainings, applying governing‑entity recommendations, and training clinical staff is essential. A proven track record of working successfully with diverse populations is also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure community relationships supporting partnerships remain viable.
• Provide oversight of data, evaluative tools, and survey information for the division.
• Implement and manage clinical and mental‑health service initiatives.
• Keep program training updated according to local, state, and federal policy.
• Maintain a compliance dashboard reflecting program critical action items.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, in‑service training, and team decisions.
• Travel with minimal notice and be available for on‑call duties.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or professional community members.
• Present information to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Serve as liaison between Compass Connections headquarters, program sites, and state/federal partners regarding clinical and mental‑health services.
• Ensure staff training is available as needed.
• Work irregular days/hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends, depending on needs.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in both English and Spanish.
• Maintain confidentiality in all child and program operations.
• Uphold Compass Connections professional and ethical standards as outlined in the employee handbook, including dress‑code compliance.
• Meet all applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Enhance supportive services for unaccompanied children with significant mental‑health issues, focusing on evaluating psychotropic medication efficacy.
• Create tools to identify and serve vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
• Pass pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Respond sensitively to the cultural and socio‑economic characteristics of the service population.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention as trained by Compass Connections.
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrate computer literacy required for the position.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
• Be licensed to practice mental‑health treatment and assessment (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
• Possess clinical and mental‑health assessment and treatment skills with diverse children/adolescent populations.
• Train staff in therapeutic processes, prepare reports and recommendations for clinical and mental‑health administration, and work with youth in community‑based, residential, day‑treatment, or institutional settings.

Immunization Policy

All employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination is required as a condition of employment.