Youth Day Treatment Director — Clinical Program Leader

Fcc Behavioral Health; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health is seeking a Director for Youth Day Treatment at Hope Academy in Poplar Bluff, MO. This full-time leadership role requires overseeing the day-to-day operations, supervising clinicians, and guiding clinical care within the program.

The position focuses on clinical leadership, program development, and coordination with the Clinical Officer to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field.
• Must have completed all necessary course work and be eligible for licensure in Missouri.
• Clinically licensed therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face diagnostic interviews and complete admission screenings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM and diagnostic criteria for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop recovery care plans with SMART goals and interventions.
• Ensure timely written reports to appropriate persons or agencies.
• Complete Interpretative Summaries based on assessments.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Day Treatment program.
• Provide supervision to therapists and supervisees.
• Develop and present the program's annual plan to the Executive Team.
• Implement approved strategic plans and follow through.
• Meet regularly with therapists to discuss treatment-related issues.
• Communicate issues and feedback to the Clinical Officer.
• Ensure staff attend PQI and departmental meetings and share information.

Skills

Clinical license preferred

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field

Missouri licensure eligibility

Job description

FCC Behavioral Health is seeking a Director for Youth Day Treatment at Hope Academy in Poplar Bluff, MO. This full-time leadership role requires overseeing the day-to-day operations, supervising clinicians, and guiding clinical care within the program.

The position focuses on clinical leadership, program development, and coordination with the Clinical Officer to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.