Trauma-Informed Residential Clinical Manager

The House of the Good Shepherd; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, NY, seeks a Clinical Manager to oversee clinical programming in a residential treatment facility. You will lead strength-based, trauma-informed treatment planning and supervise staff and families to ensure high-quality care.

You will ensure culturally competent services, participate in performance improvement, and coordinate with external agencies while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to NYS regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as a mental health professional in NYS.
• Minimum of three years postgraduate clinical experience; five years preferred.
• Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably with children.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations to ensure trauma-informed and strength-based treatment planning.
• Lead development of clinical strategies that engage youth and families in treatment.
• Ensure planning reflects diverse values and cultures of individuals served.
• Evaluate program to ensure staff implement treatment strategies per plans.
• Attend treatment team meetings and ensure transferability of plans to home settings.
• Act as a Sanctuary CORE team member guiding treatment planning.
• Ensure cases eligible for 29-I services have clinician at admission or level-of-care change.
• Document provision of services promptly and accurately.
• Participate in performance improvement activities across the agency.
• Support permanency efforts and foster external agency collaborations.
• Facilitate program reviews by regulatory bodies and monitor discharge planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Strength-based treatment

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in NYS

Job description

The House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, NY, seeks a Clinical Manager to oversee clinical programming in a residential treatment facility. You will lead strength-based, trauma-informed treatment planning and supervise staff and families to ensure high-quality care.

You will ensure culturally competent services, participate in performance improvement, and coordinate with external agencies while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to NYS regulations.