Treatment Director

Socket.dev; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement plan with company‑m*

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonuses and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SAFY is seeking a full-time Treatment Director for the Birmingham division in Alabama to oversee youth treatment and ensure high-quality care. You will provide clinical direction, supervise staff, and be accountable for the division's fiscal viability.

You will lead a diverse team, coordinate with Case Coordinators and Therapists, and ensure compliant operations while maintaining a focus on equity and community impact. The position offers a structured leadership path and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of social work or related human services field.
• LMSW, LPC, LCSW licensure required.
• Three years of experience in social services; one year supervisory/administrative and two years direct care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing divisional team and establish division performance goals.
• Interview candidates for assigned clinical and non-clinical positions in the division.
• Train assigned staff and provide continuing education.
• Assign performance goals, supervise staff, and manage work schedules including on-call rotation.
• Supervise treatment plan development and reviews; collaborate with foster parents and staff.
• Develop annual operating budget with State Director and monitor monthly financials.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

LMSW, LPC, LCSW licensure

Job description

SAFY is seeking a full time Treatment Director for ourBirmingham division in Alabama.

As a Treatment Director, you will be responsible for the treatment and quality of care for the youth in placement. Provide continuous direction, assistance, and clinical oversight to those supervised. Accountable for the fiscal viability of the division.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What Treatment Directors Do

Supervisory:

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing divisional team. Provide direction to staff in the form of answers to problems and advice on performance and youth challenges. Establish performance goals for the division and monitor progress.
• Interview candidates applying for assigned clinical and non-clinical positions in the division.
• Train assigned staff, which includes, thorough and complete training for new employees and assuring that the current staff receive appropriate continuing education.
• Assign performance goals, conduct monthly supervision, and perform scheduled evaluations for all direct reports. Establish work schedules and on call rotation among staff to assure coverage of the division.
• Supervise treatment plan development and reviews. Provide supervisory backup for the needs of treatment foster parents and staff. Conduct division treatment team meetings.
• Work with State Director and finance department to develop an annual operating budget and work within that budget once approved. Review monthly financial information and make suggestions when necessary.

Clinical:

• Provide crisis intervention.
• Responsible for oversight of the intake and placement process, coordinating with the Case Coordinators, Clinical Therapists and Family Development Specialists and using them in a consultative role to expedite placement of youth referred.
• Participate in all rule violation investigations in the division and placement preservation meetings.
• Review and approve all treatment foster home certifications and re-certifications.
• Fill in for various positions during an absence or vacancy of staff.

Compliance/Reporting:

• Responsible to ensure that youth, foster parent and other client files are in compliance at all times. Establish a routine schedule for performing file audits with the appropriate Division and auditing staff.
• In states where applicable, responsible for overseeing divisional compliance for Mental Health Utilization.
• Visit all foster homes according to SAFY policy and all referral sources annually.
• Prepare reports, as required, in a timely manner.

What You Bring

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services.
• LMSW, LPC, LCSW required.
• Three years experience in the field of social services; one year being in a supervisory/administrative capacity and two years being in providing direct care services.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range:$66,000.00 to $86,000.00
  • Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, location of position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays & 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.