Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Seneca Family of Agencies

$103K — $117K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California license in good standing (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, licensed psychologist, or board-certified psychiatrist).
  • Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience, eligible for clinical supervision.
  • Experience with children/youth and families facing intensive mental health challenges.
  • Age 21 or older.
  • Clearance for TB test, fingerprints, and any state/federal licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the STRTP Head of Service.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for youth.
  • Ensure mental health assessments are completed for all youth admitted.
  • Verify commonality of needs among youth within the STRTP.
  • Oversee implementation of individualized treatment plans.
  • Supervise both licensed and unlicensed clinical staff.
  • Conduct personnel functions including hiring and evaluation.
  • Cultivate partnerships with community agencies and facilitate training.
  • Participate in program assessment and improvement activities.
  • Utilize crisis communication techniques effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short and long-term disability and family leave options.
  • Generous 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Full Job Description
$2,000 sign on bonus for all new Seneca employees!

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services works in collaboration with the Program Director and/or Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Administrator to oversee and implement the overall mental health treatment program in their assigned STRTP. Together, they are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming and sustainable environment for youth and staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Assistant Director of Clinical Services will serve as the STRTP Head of Service.
  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment at the STRTP.
  • Ensure that each youth admitted to the program has a mental health assessment.
  • Ensure that each youth in the STRTP has commonality of needs with other youth in the STRTP.
  • Ensure the mental health services identified on each treatment plan are provided and appropriate to meet the individual needs of the youth.
  • Ensure that documentation and recordkeeping requirements are met.
  • Provide direct supervision to licensed and unlicensed board registered clinical staff.
  • Work with program leaders to perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination.
  • Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers. Facilitate effective training for partners, as requested.
  • Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement.
  • Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.

Qualifications:
  • One of the following California licenses in good standing: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, licensed psychologist, or board-certified psychiatrist.
  • At least 2 years post-licensure; must be eligible to provide clinical supervision per the California Board of Behavioral requirements.
  • Prior experience working with children/youth and families with intensive mental health needs.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Schedule
  • Full-time, Hybrid,
    • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:00pm
  • Administrator for on-call pool

Benefits
  • Starting at $103,434 - $117,434 per year
    • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
    • Salary increases each year
    • Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package:
    • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
    • Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
    • Partially paid premiums for dependents
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
  • 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays
  • Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Abundant promotional opportunities across California

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