Clinical Director

Family and Children's Service of Ithaca

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or related field
  • New York State licensure in a relevant mental health discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in mental health service delivery
  • Previous leadership experience in a clinical setting
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

  • Manage all therapy services and administrative functions within the OMH program
  • Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff
  • Recruit and onboard therapists with an EIB focus
  • Collaborate with agency management to align clinical operations
  • Consult on high-risk case management and ensure proper documentation
  • Engage with community groups and contribute to reporting
  • Champion equity, inclusion, and belonging values throughout clinic operations

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible work arrangements including telehealth services
  • Commitment to community engagement
  • Focus on health equity and best practices in mental health care
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary

The F&CS Clinical Director will provide leadership and direction to a New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) licensed Mental Health Outpatient and Rehabilitation Services (MHOTRS) program. In this outpatient mental health clinic, you will lead a team of 25+ therapists and clinical supervisors to ensure that community members at all life stages receive quality mental health services both in person and through remote telehealth services. The Clinical Director will oversee the effective delivery of services with an emphasis on evidenced based care, health equity, and compliance with all regulatory oversight bodies.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Clinical & Administrative Leadership: Manage all therapy services, administrative functions, and regulatory requirements within the NYS OMH MHOTRS program.
  • Supervision & Staff Development: Provide clinical and administrative supervision to clinic supervisors and therapists. Develop, organize, and facilitate ongoing professional development, training, and compliance activities for clinical staff.
  • Talent Acquisition: Recruit, hire, and onboard therapists as needed, utilizing an equity, inclusion, and belonging lens.
  • Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with members of the agency management team to align clinical operations with organizational goals.
  • Clinical Oversight & Risk Management: Consult on the management of high-risk cases and ensure high-quality clinical documentation, including the efficient use of the agency's electronic health records system.
  • Community Engagement & Reporting: Participate in relevant community groups, coalitions, and meetings. Contribute to agency communications, grant reporting, and stakeholder updates.
  • Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Champions the organization's equity, inclusion, and belonging (EIB) values by embedding them throughout the clinic's policies and procedures.


Salary Description

$100,000-$120,000 annually

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