Clinical Manager – Family & Child Services

Merraine Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Clinical supervision support

Job summary

Merraine Group is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead programs serving children and families in crisis. This role directs a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensures trauma-informed, person-centered services, and maintains regulatory compliance.

Based primarily in the King of Prussia area, the position emphasizes supervision, documentation, and quality assurance while offering on-call support and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Active, unrestricted professional licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC-LMHC/Psychologist) is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience with children and families.
• Experience in crisis intervention, family preservation, or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to therapists and staff to maintain service quality.
• Oversee clinical processes including intake, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Ensure documentation aligns with standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Participate in crisis response and on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Regulatory compliance

Driver's license

EHR systems

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related Behavioral Health field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

An established human services organization is seeking a Clinical Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and oversight for programs serving children, families in crisis, and families raising children with developmental disabilities and other complex needs. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centered services while supporting the growth and development of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Working primarily from the King of Prussia area, the Clinical Manager collaborates closely with organizational leadership to maintain clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and consistency across programs. This position offers an opportunity to influence service quality, mentor clinical professionals, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide individual and group clinical supervision to therapists, family support professionals, interns, and other clinical staff.
• Serve as a primary resource for case consultation, clinical guidance, and problem-solving.
• Support clinical decision-making and provide licensed backup support to senior clinical leadership as needed.

Program Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Ensure services align with organizational standards, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Review clinical documentation, treatment plans, assessments, progress notes, and discharge records for quality and compliance.
• Oversee clinical processes including intake, assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and discharge planning.

Direct Clinical Services

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized service goals and treatment plans.
• Support supervised visitation and therapeutic family interventions when appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.
• Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, and court-related proceedings as required.

Crisis Response & On-Call Support

• Participate in the organization's clinical on-call rotation.
• Provide consultation and support during crisis situations.
• Assist in maintaining continuous clinical coverage and emergency response readiness.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active, unrestricted professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC/LMHC, Psychologist, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience providing clinical services to children and families.
• Experience in crisis intervention, family preservation, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, or related services.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and manage complex situations.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Prior clinical supervision or leadership experience.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and community-based service systems.
• Familiarity with documentation standards, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Clinical leadership and supervision
• Trauma-informed and person-centered practice
• Strong assessment and intervention skills
• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Care planning and care coordination
• Crisis management and problem-solving
• Cultural competence and adaptability
• Team collaboration and relationship building
• Organization, documentation, and technology proficiency
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement

This full-time, exempt position is primarily office-based with community engagement as needed. The role requires flexibility to accommodate occasional evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities. Employees work within a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities through high-quality clinical services.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing professional development opportunities, clinical supervision support, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts vulnerable children and families.