National Clinical Director

55 Compass Connections; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Compass Connections in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a licensed mental health professional to lead clinical services and supervision at our residential and community-based programs. The role requires an active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist) and prior supervisory experience with diverse populations.

You will oversee training, program compliance, and collaboration with state and federal partners, travel as needed, and ensure services meet regulatory guidelines while

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree with required clinical training as stated.
• Active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist).
• 5+ years of direct service delivery experience (master’s route) or supervisory experience (doctoral route).
• Proven ability to train staff and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinical and mental health service initiatives.
• Train and supervise clinical staff and ensure program compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional/ethical standards.
• Coordinate with federal and state partners and ensure trainings stay updated.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field

Master’s degree in behavioral science with 5 years of direct service delivery experience

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in San Antonio, Texas.

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment. 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance Retirement plan options Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Language Requirement

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm; Travel is required for this role

Academic Requirement

Required - Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or in other relevant behavioral science field in which clinical training and experience is a program requirement OR a master’s degree in a behavioral science field and five (5) years of full-time direct service delivery experience.

Certifications

Current clinical license and LPC-S or licensure eligible, First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work Experience

Required - Three (3) years of supervisory experience or five (5) years in a related area with specific experience in working with community-based, residential, inpatient, or school based clinical treatment programs, in addition to the above. Experience developing and implementing trainings, applying recommendations from governing entities, and conducting training of clinical staff. A proven track record in working successfully with diverse populations

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

1. Ensure all community relationships supporting partnerships are viable.
2. Provide oversight of data, evaluative tools, and survey information as necessary for the division.
3. Implementation and management of clinical and mental health service initiatives.
4. Ensure relevant program training remains updated according to local, state, and federal policy.
5. Ensure compliance dashboard reflects program critical action items.
6. Participate in scheduled meetings, in-service training and team decisions.
7. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
8. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
9. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
10. Enhancement of supportive services for UAC with significant mental health issues, focused on the evaluation the efficacy of psychotropic medications.
11. Creation of additional tools necessary to identify and serve vulnerable populations.
12. Possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as organizational and planning skills.
13. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
14. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
15. All other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

1. Be available to travel with minimum notice for any period of time that the assignment warrants.
2. Be available for on call.
3. Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the professional community.
4. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
5. Ability to communicate on an effective level with both clients and staff from a variety of disciplines.
6. Serve as a liaison between Compass Connections headquarters and programs as well as State and Federal partners as it relates to clinical and mental health services.
7. Ensure training is available to staff according to need.
8. Work irregular days/hours, including nights, holidays and weekends, depending on needs.
9. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.

Requirements

1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license and have an excellent driving record.
5. Demonstrate the ability to:
   • a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
   • b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
   • c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
   • d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
   • e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
   • f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
7. Must be licensed to practice mental health treatment and assessment (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
8. Must possess clinical and mental health assessment and treatment skills with diverse populations of children/adolescents.
9. Must possess the ability to train staff in therapeutic processes, prepare reports and recommendations for clinical and mental health administrative use, and have the ability to work with youth in community-based programs, residential, day treatment or institutional settings.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.