Job Information
National Youth Advocate Program Clinical Services Director- Foster Care Program in Matteson, Illinois
Compensation: Salary is competitive/ negotiable depending on experience, degrees, and license.
Position Summary
The Clinical Services Director assists the Executive Directors or designee to promote the NYAP mission, visions, and values while providing clinical oversight, case consultation and clinical support to clinical therapists, and the associated treatment team.
Working At NYAP
NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance , up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Summer Hours (half day off on Friday's)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips !
Peace leave
Flexible Hours
Phone allowance
Mileage Reimbursement
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Services Director will perform administrative duties including, but not limited to:
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Advocate on behalf of youth and youth services systems in individual and system advocacy.
Promote and assist the Executive Director or designee in developing innovative evidence based treatment programs for foster care service delivery systems to better serve the youth and families.
Create, promote and develop clinical training related to the professional growth and development clinical and behavioral professionals.
Attend and participate in internal and external multi-disciplinary team meetings e.g. CFTM, ACR, Clinical Staffing.
Provide education and support to treatment foster or biological families.
Lead and coach emerging clinical leaders in collaborative manner to improve skills and knowledge.
Review and approve clinical documentation for Medicaid rule 130/142 billable services, court and quarterly progress reports.
Knowledge and use on DSM-V TR in the completion on IM+CANS and for diagnostic impression.
Provide clinical case consultation and clinical support to the treatment teams.
Oversee the daily operations of the Psychiatric Clinic alongside medical team.
Assist in the submission of grant request proposals.
Present workshops at conferences on NYAP relevant treatment services.
Assist in enhancing the clinical treatment delivery of the services for youth throughout NYAP.
Assures employees consistently achieve established productivity thresholds.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participates in regular supervision process, and provides robust clinical supervision to clinical professionals.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Ability to organize data, plan, provide written and very feedback, and utilize electronic health systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree and/or doctorate in social work, mental health or related behavioral/human services.
Active independent license (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in behavioral, child welfare or community mental health, split between treatmentservices and training/supervisory services.
Must have a valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Participates in on call schedule as needed.
OTHER SKILLS
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Work well independently and as a team member.
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
Openness to working non-traditional hours as needed.
Strong leadership skills with an ability to motive and inspire staff.
If this describes YOU, please apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment
NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Who we are
Who We Are:
We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.