Program Director, Forensic Community Treatment Center - Licensed Psychologist
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center · Glendale, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Essentials
- Provide clinical supervision to multidisciplinary staff, including psychologists, therapists, and other treatment providers
- Oversee treatment planning, case conceptualization, and implementation for a complex forensic outpatient population
- Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide guidance on high-risk clinical situations
- Conduct and oversee violence risk assessments and risk management strategies
- Ensure clinical services meet ethical, professional, and forensic standards
- Prepare, review, and oversee court reports addressing a variety of penal codes
- Provide expert witness testimony as required
- Ensure documentation is thorough, defensible, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
- Oversee program operations, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of staff
- Manage administrative functions such as timecards, scheduling, and workload distribution
- Lead program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and Department of State Hospital guidelines
- Monitor program outcomes and quality assurance metrics
- Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture across disciplines
- Serve as a clinical and organizational leader, providing clear direction while valuing diverse perspectives
Qualifications
Required:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Experience in forensic psychology or related field
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of forensic practice
- Ability to navigate complex legal and ethical issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities