Director, Mount Pleasant Academy

Urban League of Rhode Island; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life benefits

Job summary

The Urban League of Rhode Island is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee supervision and support for MPA staff, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Responsibilities include managing therapeutic environments and emergency interventions.

This role requires a Master’s degree in human services and significant clinical supervisory experience. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental options.

Qualifications

• Master's in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.).
• 10+ years clinical supervisory experience.
• 5+ years experience in inpatient psychiatric hospital or special education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, and guidance to MPA staff.
• Manage therapeutic milieu of the program.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Skills

Clinical supervisory experience

Program budgeting

Fundraising

Grant writing

Bilingual/ASL skills

Multilingual skills

Education

Master’s degree in human services

Licenses (LICSW, LMHC, etc.)

Job description

Job Description

FSRI is looking for a candidate who will provide supervision, support, and guidance to all MPA staff. This role includes emergency crisis intervention/assessment, supervision of all staff clinical and administrative documentation, overseeing the provision of services to MPA clients and their families, managing the therapeutic milieu of the program, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines. The successful candidate will report to the Mount Pleasant Academy Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.)
• LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or doctorate in the field of psychology/behavioral health
• 10+ years prior clinical supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years in a day or inpatient children’s psychiatric hospital, or 7 years in a special education setting
• 5+ years running or supervising an independent program/agency/facility
• Significant experience with program budgeting, fundraising, and grant‑writing
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance
• Bilingual/ASL skills compensated by an additional 6% above base pay
• Multilingual skills compensated by an additional 8% above base pay

Physical Requirements

The position requires residential and community visits, and the employee must be trained to use physical crisis intervention techniques (e.g., Handle With Care). The employee must:

• Travel to client residences, community locations and office sites, which may involve walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Communicate effectively
• Participate in physical crisis intervention with students as needed

Benefits

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and work‑life benefits. FSRI determines pay based on relevant experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.