Assistant Director of Residential Clinical Services

Seneca Family of Agencies • San Jose, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about shaping mental health programs and creating a safe, supportive environment for youth? Join today as an Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The Assistant Director of Residential 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 the STRTP. Together, they are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming and sustainable environment for youth and staff. About Seneca Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

• Must hold a current, active California license in good standing as one of: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, licensed psychologist, or board-certified psychiatrist
• At least two 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
• Participates in the leadership on‑call rotation, providing phone support and responding in person when needed to ensure safety and required staffing levels
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• At least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment at STRTP and TrSCF
• Ensuring that each youth admitted to the STRTP has a mental health assessment
• Ensuring that each youth in the STRTP has commonality of needs with the other youth in the STRTP
• Ensuring the mental health services identified on each treatment plan are provided and appropriate to meet the individual needs of the child
• Monitoring the quality of the mental health services provided to youth
• Ensuring that documentation and recordkeeping requirements are met
• Providing direct supervision to licensed and unlicensed, board registered clinical staff (APCC, ASW, AMFT)
• Facilitating and coordinating the work of multidisciplinary teams (including CFT meetings, provider meetings, internal planning/debrief meetings, and other ad hoc collaborations) to ensure high-quality and effective treatment for all enrolled youth
• Working with program leaders to perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination
• Cultivating effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitating effective training for partners, as requested
• Engaging in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement
• Utilizing crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral

Benefits

• Starting at $113,640 - $127,640
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Salary increases each year
• Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible staff
• Opportunities for internal promotions across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed