Lead Clinician

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Program Manager for Foster Care Services in Virginia to lead the delivery of trauma-informed clinical services for youth in care. This department head role provides strategic oversight, direct supervision of clinicians, and acts as a key consultant to drive outcomes for children and families.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage program documentation, and lead trainings while partnering with families, foster parents and external stakeholders to develop

Qualifications

• Master's degree required (MSW or related field).
• LCSW licensure in Virginia or eligibility to obtain it.
• 2+ years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of trauma-informed clinical services for youth in care.
• Provide strategic oversight and supervise a small team of clinicians.
• Deliver clinical trainings for new staff and interns.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Refugee/immigrant experience

Foster care systems familiarity

Supervisory experience

Education

MSW or MS/PhD in psychology, sociology or behavioral science

Job description

As a Program Manager for Foster Care Services in Virginia, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed clinical services that support the stability and well-being of youth in care. In this department head role, you will provide strategic oversight, offer direct supervision to a small team of clinicians, and serve as a key consultant and advocate to drive meaningful outcomes for children and their foster and biological families. Your work will emphasize resilience, self-sufficiency, and a sense of belonging for vulnerable youth and families within a mission-driven organization.

You will ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and oversee program documentation while maintaining high standards of care. Responsibilities also include leading comprehensive clinical trainings for new staff and interns, developing coordinated, client-centered services in partnership with families, foster parents, and external stakeholders, and providing clinical support during crisis situations by offering guidance and planning for longer-term treatment and follow-up.

You will bring a Master's degree in Social Work or a Master's (or PhD) in Psychology, Sociology, or another relevant behavioral science field where clinical experience is a program requirement, along with 2+ years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience. You will hold LCSW licensure in Virginia or be eligible to obtain it, and you will have 2+ years of supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to empower staff and foster collaboration. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred, and experience working with refugee and immigrant populations and familiarity with relevant foster care systems are also preferred.