Director of Clinical Services

Angela House; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Angela House seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead resident care, clinical programming, and community advocacy. This role guides women through transition from incarceration to reintegration, supervising clinical and supportive teams and driving outcomes.

The position requires MSW with strong preference for LCSW licensure, trauma-informed practice, and experience with justice-impacted populations. A leadership role in residential/community settings is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) required.
• Advanced licensure (LCSW) strongly preferred.
• Progressive clinical experience with trauma, SUD, or justice-impacted populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical and support staff, provide regular clinical supervision and evaluations.
• Lead outreach to jails/correctional facilities for candidate intake.
• Define and track program metrics; present impact reports to Executive Director/Board.
• Advocate with community stakeholders and state entities to advance Angela House's mission.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based practices

Program metric design

Legislative/community advocacy

Education

MSW

LCSW licensure

Job description

Director of Clinical Services

Position Summary:

As member of the leadership team at Angela House, the Clinical Director provides strategic and operational oversight for all resident care, clinical programming, and community advocacy. This role is pivotal in guiding women through their transition from incarceration to community reintegration. The Clinical Director directly supervises the clinical and supportive team, drives program outcomes, leads targeted outreach within correctional facilities, and advocates at local and state levels to advance Angela House's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Staff Management**

Directly supervise the Therapists, Case Manager, and After Care Case Manager, providing regular clinical supervision, professional development, and performance evaluations.

Provide functional leadership and clinical oversight to House Managers to ensure a consistent, trauma-informed, and therapeutic residential environment.

Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to review resident progress, resolve complex clinical challenges, and ensure cohesive care plans.

Direct Outreach & Admissions

Conduct regular outreach and intake interviews at local jails and correctional facilities to evaluate and select candidates who will benefit most from Angela House programs.

Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with judicial officials, public defenders, probation officers, and correctional administrators to streamline referrals.

Program Evaluation & Quality Assurance

Define, track, and analyze key program metrics and outcomes (e.g., recidivism reduction, housing stability, employment attainment, and mental health recovery).

Use data insights to continually refine clinical programming, ensure compliance with standards, and present impact reports to the Executive Director and Board.

Advocacy & Community Engagement

Actively represent Angela House as a clinical expert and advocate with community stakeholders, local coalition groups, and state government entities.

Legislative and systemic advocacy to promote policies that support justice-impacted women and remove barriers to successful reentry.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree in social work (MSW) required; Advanced licensure (LCSW) strongly preferred.

Experience:

Progressive clinical experience. Direct work with trauma, substance use, or justice- impacted populations are an asset.

Leadership:

Capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams within a residential or community-based setting.

Skills:

Deep grounding in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, MI), program metric design, and legislative or community advocacy.

Requirements:

Ability to pass necessary background checks and secure clearance for regular entry into local correctional facilities.