Trauma-Informed Treatment Director — Youth Services

Arrow-Child-; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow provides leadership for therapeutic treatment across Mental & Behavioral Health, Human Trafficking Survivor Support, and Treatment Foster Family Care. The Therapeutic Treatment Director oversees clinical direction, risk, and trauma-informed, evidence-based services aligned with CANS 3.0 results and permanency goals.

The role includes supervision of staff therapists, collaboration with case management, and coordination with community providers to ensure high-quality care, with travel to

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with licensure as a psychiatrist or psychologist, or a Master’s degree in a human services field with current licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
• Three years of experience providing treatment services to children with emotional disorders, including at least one year in out-of-home care.
• Child welfare and complex trauma experience is preferred; supervision licensure also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the treatment needs of youth in specified services across assigned geographic areas.
• Review and provide clinical oversight of service plans and treatment recommendations to ensure appropriateness and permanency goals.
• Provide clinical supervision, direction, and consultation to Staff Therapists for effective treatment delivery.
• Offer clinical direction on complex cases, changes in presentation, barriers, or placement disruption.
• Oversee clinical risk, crisis intervention, and safety planning for children.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for supervision during crises.
• Collaborate with case management, foster caregivers, families, and the team on treatment planning.
• Review records and audits to monitor progress and service delivery.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment approaches as needed.
• Serve as clinical liaison with Arrow’s MOU providers for continuity of care.
• Develop partnerships with community-based providers to ensure access to services.
• Establish provider relationships and training support to align with trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide guidance to caregivers, staff, providers, and families on clinical needs.
• Support referrals, screening, intake, and transitions per requirements.
• Identify trends and gaps to improve outcomes and delivery.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Doctoral degree (psychiatrist/psychologist licensure)

Master’s degree in human services with LCSW/LPC/LMFT licensure

Job description

Arrow provides leadership for therapeutic treatment across Mental & Behavioral Health, Human Trafficking Survivor Support, and Treatment Foster Family Care. The Therapeutic Treatment Director oversees clinical direction, risk, and trauma-informed, evidence-based services aligned with CANS 3.0 results and permanency goals.

The role includes supervision of staff therapists, collaboration with case management, and coordination with community providers to ensure high-quality care, with travel to