Clinical Director

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Salary: $130,000 Clinical Director SALARY: $130,000 a year SCHEDULE: Full-time position. Onsite/Hybrid BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend
HOMELESS CHILDRENS NETWORK MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Homeless Childrens Network (HCN) is to decrease the trauma of homelessness and domestic violence for children, youth, and families; to empower families, and to increase the effectiveness of collaborative efforts among service providers to end homelessness and poverty. Homeless Children's Network is a community-based organization providing mental health and family support services to children and families who are homeless and formerly homeless. HCN works to decrease the impact of trauma and to empower families. Our comprehensive clinical services enable us to work closely with each family to understand their needs and to connect them to resources here or through other providers. We form a trusted relationship and follow our clients over time, providing security and stability that allows them to become more stable and confident, raise healthy and emotionally independent children, and develop skills and training that will help lift them out of the cycle of homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight for clinical supervision, training, and professional development across the organization. This role supports and mentors clinical supervisors and staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. A key responsibility is leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs that align with clinical needs, regulatory standards, and the organization's mission. The Clinical Director develops curricula, delivers educational content, identifies professional development opportunities, manages training resources, and partners with academic institutions to enhance the traineeship program. Additionally, the role contributes to strategic planning, program development, and quality improvement efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and support to clinical supervisors, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. Provide clinical supervision and consultation to counselors, therapists, other clinical staff, and program leadership ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards. Provide mentorship and guidance to clinical supervisors, helping them develop their leadership and supervisory skills. Develop and implement clinical supervision procedures and policies aligned with organizational goals and best practices. Support or lead the recruitment, training, monitoring, and evaluation of the performance of staff and contracted clinical supervisors, providing coaching, feedback, and support for professional development. Address and resolve clinical conflicts within program services or related to clinical services and supervision practices. Lead and motivate a team of clinical supervisors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Facilitate effective communication between clinical supervisors, staff, and other departments within the organization.
Training Leadership: Develop and deliver training programs for clinical supervisors, staff, and trainees on relevant topics to HCNs mission and vision. Creating and updating training curricula based on clinical needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Developing and delivering educational materials, including lectures, presentations, simulations, and other training resources. Determine and implement professional development opportunities, such as workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses. Managing the training budget, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Create and maintain relationships with academic institutions to ensure necessary support and leadership with HCNs traineeship program. Collaborate with other departments, such as human resources and quality assurance, to support training initiatives. Communicate training information to staff, management, and other stakeholders.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the organizations strategic planning process, identifying program growth and development opportunities. Align program goals and objectives with the broader organizational strategy. Monitor trends and best practices to inform program innovation and development. Participate in research or quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice and outcomes.
Professional Development: Engage in continuing education, professional training, and supervision to stay current with best practices and mental health treatments. Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences related to substance use and mental health care.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (e.g., MSW, MFT, LPC). Must be licensed in the State of California with either Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Board of Psychology (BOP) At least 4 years post licensure. Approved to be a clinical supervisor by the appropriate Board requirements and has been a clinical supervisor for at least 2 years. Minimum 5 years of experience providing direct services to children, youth, and families. Experience working and engaging with youth and their families, youth in child welfare system, youth within the juvenile justice system, youth with disabilities, youth with co-occurring disorders, and/or gang-affiliated, etc. Knowledgeable about adolescent development; and experience in clinical treatment, healing arts, and intervention techniques/approaches to youth development. Knowledge of youth services in San Francisco from which clients can benefit. Knowledgeable and experience with Medi-Cal or Drug Medi-Cal services.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients. Expertise in various therapeutic techniques. Ability to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans. High level of empathy and compassion, with a non-judgmental approach to clients. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills. Cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse populations. Must exhibit leadership ability, have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge about diverse cultures and ability to provide competency in working with youth and communities of racial, cultural, ethnic, and sexual differences. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Detail-oriented and well organized. Able to establish and meet deadlines. Has a passion for developing and sustaining quality services for youth and families, and a desire to learn and understand needs of HCNs constituents, staff, and partners.
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Location:
San Francisco
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Healthcare

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