Director of Children's Home-Based Therapeutic Services (CHTS)Full-Time Director of Children's Home-Based Therapeutic Services (CHTS) Needed in Rhode Island!Salary: $85,000- $95,000 Annually (based on education and experience)
The Director of Children's Home-Based Therapeutic Services (CHTS) is responsible for the clinical, operational, and administrative oversight of the Children's Home-Based Therapeutic Services program. The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered services designed to support children with behavioral health needs and their families within the home and community settings.
The Director provides leadership to clinical and case management staff, ensures compliance with Medicaid, licensing, accreditation, and contractual requirements, and promotes positive outcomes for children and families through effective program management, quality assurance activities, and staff development.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and their children with autism, developmental delays!Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!- Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
- Vision Insurance with VSP
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- 401K with Company Match
- Free Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- AFLAC
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to 24 days of Paid Time Off in your First Year!
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for paid CEUs
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- Potential to provide clinical supervision of one practicum/internship/trainee per year
- Opportunity for engagement in research projects
Qualifications:- Education: Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
- Licensure: Independent clinical licensure required, including: LICSW, LMHC, BCBA, PsyD/PhD, or other comparable clinical licensure
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience managing clinical staff
- Experience working with children and families in community-based behavioral health settings
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams needed
- Knowledge of Medicaid, managed care organizations, insurance authorization processes, and regulatory compliance required
- Experience with quality assurance and program development needed
Knowledge & Skills Required:- Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and family-centered treatment approaches
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with reliable transportation
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certifications
- Availability to participate in on-call responsibilities and respond to program emergencies as needed.
Responsibilities:- Provide overall leadership and management of the Children's Home-Based Therapeutic Services program
- Ensure effective program operations, service delivery, and achievement of program outcomes
- Support program growth, development, and strategic initiatives
- Monitor program census, referrals, admissions, and discharges
- Ensure implementation of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered practices
- Ensure clinical services are delivered in accordance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
- Provide supervision, consultation, and support to clinicians and case managers
- Monitor treatment outcomes, service effectiveness, and quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in complex case reviews and crisis management activities
- Support staff in addressing behavioral, emotional, and family system challenges
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff
- Conduct regular supervision and team meetings
- Ensure compliance with Medicaid, managed care organizations, licensing standards, accreditation requirements, and agency policies
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and executive leadership on audits, program evaluations, and corrective action plans
- Serve as a liaison with referral sources, schools, hospitals, managed care organizations, community providers, and state agencies
- Promote positive relationships with children, families, and community stakeholders
- Assist with program budgeting and fiscal oversight
- Prepare reports required by funding sources, licensing bodies, and organizational leadership
- Respond to program emergencies and provide leadership support as needed
Advancement Opportunities:- Extensive new employee orientation
- Initial and on-going "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
- Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
- First Aid/CPR Training
