Assistant Vice President of Residential & Educational Clinical Services

RFK Community Alliance • Lancaster, MA

3d • $110,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Services, the Assistant Vice President of Residential & Educational Clinical Services provides clinical and operational leadership across residential and school-aligned clinical programming. This role ensures that residential, educational, and clinical services are fully integrated, trauma-informed, and aligned with regulatory, accreditation, and best‑practice standards, while maintaining awareness of census, staffing, and fiscal drivers that support program sustainability.

Requirements

• 7-10 years progressive clinical leadership experience
• Master’s degree or higher in a clinical discipline (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field)
• Independent clinical licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in residential treatment and school based clinical models

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical & operational leadership across residential and educational environments
• Ensure alignment of treatment models across living, learning, and therapeutic settings
• Maintain compliance with DCF, DESE, licensing, and accreditation standards
• Oversee clinical supervision, documentation standards, and quality improvement activities
• Monitor clinical risk, incidents, trends, and outcomes related to residential and school-based services
• Partner with educational leadership to ensure student-centered, therapeutic programming
• Monitor census trends and clinical capacity within residential and school-linked programs
• Collaborate with program leadership to align staffing models with census and acuity
• Support accurate clinical documentation practices that align with funding and contractual requirements
• Partner with the Vice President of Clinical Services and finance leadership to identify risks and opportunities related to program sustainability
• Serve as a senior member of the clinical leadership team
• Collaborate closely with residential, educational, and operational leaders
• Support staff development, performance management, and succession planning
• Contribute to strategic planning related to residential and educational service models

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees