CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical and operational teams across Pennsylvania programs. You will guide clinical staff, shape high-quality behavioral health services, and ensure excellent client outcomes.
The role requires strong leadership, supervision experience, and a commitment to evidence-based practices within a mission-driven organization.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related Human Services field.
- Active Pennsylvania LCSW or LPC licensure; LSW considered if pursuing LCSW.
- Three to five years of clinical experience with specialized services; two years of supervision.
- Strong knowledge of DSM and evidence-based clinical practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership and supervise clinicians and staff.
- Foster professionalism, engagement, quality care, and alignment with RHD values.
- Monitor program quality using clinical metrics and QA activities.
- Ensure services comply with local, state, federal, and industry standards with high quality and integrity.
- Lead clinical development by identifying trends and reviewing treatment plans.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Certification Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Strengthen Communities
Pennsylvania
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We're seeking an experienced and compassionate clinical leader who is looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for someone who wants to shape high-quality behavioral health services, support clinical staff, and help individuals receive the care they need to thrive.
Whether you're a seasoned clinician or an established leader ready for your next professional challenge, we provide the support, collaboration, and opportunities needed to help you grow while making a lasting impact.
We provide the support, collaboration, and opportunities needed to help you grow while making a lasting impact.
For decades, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through innovative, person-centered services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
As a Clinical Director, you will:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership, supervision, and support to clinicians, clinical coordinators, clinical managers, supervisors, and direct care staff.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, employee engagement, quality care, accountability, and empowerment while promoting RHD's values throughout the program.
- Monitor program quality and performance through the use of clinical metrics, staff development initiatives, and quality assurance activities.
- Ensure services comply with local, state, federal, and industry standards while maintaining the highest standards of quality, integrity, and clinical excellence.
- Lead clinical development efforts by identifying emerging trends, collaborating with program leadership, creating therapeutic environments, and reviewing treatment plans and authorizations.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Collaborative
- Committed to Helping Others
In addition, successful candidates are strong clinical leaders who can balance compliance, quality assurance, staff development, and person-centered care while supporting individuals with specialized behavioral health needs.
Required:
- Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related Human Services field.
- Active Pennsylvania LCSW or LPC licensure; an LSW may be considered if actively pursuing LCSW licensure.
- Three to five years of clinical experience working with individuals requiring specialized services.
- Minimum of two years of clinical supervision experience.
- Strong knowledge of the current DSM and evidence-based clinical practices.
Preferred:
- Experience leading behavioral health teams within community-based programs.
- Experience developing clinical initiatives, quality improvement strategies, and therapeutic programming.
- Full-Time, Exempt Position.
- Primarily weekday business hours with flexibility based on program needs.
- Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.
- Flexibility to travel between program locations as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and drive a vehicle as needed to perform job duties.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in office and community-based environments across multiple locations.
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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