Residential Treatment Director

About the role

The Treatment Director provides leadership and oversight for mental and behavioral health treatment in Endeavors’ residential care programs in Texas, which may include emergency and longer-term residential shelters for children in foster care. This position is responsible for day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with Texas childcare licensing regulations. The Director also develops community partnerships and collaborates with stakeholders to support the safety, well-being, and stability of children in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership of mental and behavioral health treatment for all children in care, including treatment assessments and treatment plan development with therapists.
• Supervise therapists and provide case consultation related to treatment.
• Direct and manage day-to-day treatment operations to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate therapist staff, including oversight of schedules and on-call rotations.
• Lead case overview meetings with the case management team to evaluate trauma-informed case management for all children in care.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community providers, behavioral health services, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Endeavors and the residential program in the local community and establish collaborative relationships with mental and behavioral health providers.
• Support the development and implementation of program policies, procedures, and quality improvement practices aligned with the treatment model.
• Oversee staff hiring and training of therapists and case managers in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Maintain program records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to staff on engagement and child-centered, trauma-informed caregiving techniques.
• Promote trauma-informed and child-centered practices across all aspects of program service delivery.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by prioritizing the needs of the child, family, veteran, or client to support Endeavors’ mission.

Requirements

• Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Master’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT required.
• Licensed Child Care Administrator preferred.
• Three years of experience working in a residential child welfare, foster care, or youth services program, including supervisory or management experience.
• Three years of experience providing treatment services in a residential setting for children with emotional disorders.
• Experience operating or supervising a licensed residential childcare facility strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build effective partnerships with staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced residential environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to successfully pass required background checks, drug screening, and other employment screenings required for work in licensed residential childcare operations.