Assistant Clinical Director (ACD)

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Hastings, FL

1d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are hiring an Assistant Clinical Director to join our leadership team in Hastings. This role is ideal for a licensed mental health professional seeking to work in youth behavioral health, juvenile care, or residential treatment. You’ll provide direct clinical services, supervise clinical staff, and support youth through the stabilization and treatment process.

Requirements

• Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Psychologist in Tennessee
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field
• Minimum two years of direct-care clinical experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
• Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds from floor to shoulder height
• Extensive walking and standing required
• Must be capable of detecting and quickly responding to client altercations, attempts at self-harm, or escape attempts, including applying approved physical restraint techniques
• Must be able to participate with clients in active/passive team or individual activities, indoors or outdoors, sometimes during inclement weather
• Must be able to transport clients
• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Must be free from communicable diseases as defined by state law (to the extent knowledge is attainable under law)
• Must be able to pass the Professional Assault Response (PAR) certification
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company auto insurance criteria
• Must satisfy the state criminal background check requirements and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Experience with trauma-informed care, group modalities, and residential settings
• Familiarity with child welfare, juvenile justice systems, and substance abuse treatment
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation standards

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans
• Provide ongoing assessment, evaluation, and counseling to youth and their families under supervision of the licensed Clinical Director
• Oversee the delivery and documentation of all mental health and substance abuse services, including biopsychosocial assessments
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate clinical and case management staff
• Provide or coordinate training for clinical staff and direct-care teams
• Supervise specialized treatment programs such as Sexual Offender Treatment or Seven Challenges
• Provide diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and crisis interventions
• Participate in on-call clinical duties as needed
• Serve as backup to the Designated Mental Health Authority when required by contract or regulations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays (4 hours of PTO accrued each pay period)
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through Life Matters/Empathia
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director