Adolescent Residential Care Director — Trauma-Informed Leader

Gracehaven Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gracehaven Inc. seeks a Director of Residential Care to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for an adolescent residential program.

You will oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and quality improvement to deliver safe, trauma-informed care in a developmentally appropriate setting. The role requires a mission-driven leader with strong residential care expertise, sound judgment, compassion, accountability, and a commitment to the organization’s Christian

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership in residential youth care.
• Experience with trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based practices.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements for minors' residential services.
• Proven ability to train, develop, and retain staff.
• Ability to manage budgets and resource allocation responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and service integration for trauma-informed care.
• Monitor admissions, treatment planning, crisis management, and discharge planning.
• Approve ISPs and ensure safety and quality improvements.
• Lead multidisciplinary decisions on admissions, placement, and discharge.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, professional development, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local regulations and accreditation standards.
• Manage program budget, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Foster family engagement, community partnerships, and donor communications.
• Promote organizational mission, spiritual commitments, and youth-centered care.

Skills

Residential leadership

Trauma-informed care

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Financial stewardship

Job description

Gracehaven Inc. seeks a Director of Residential Care to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for an adolescent residential program.

You will oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and quality improvement to deliver safe, trauma-informed care in a developmentally appropriate setting. The role requires a mission-driven leader with strong residential care expertise, sound judgment, compassion, accountability, and a commitment to the organization’s Christian