Clinical Director

Nexus Family Healing•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a full-time, onsite Clinical Director for its new 14-bed Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Eugene, Oregon. The facility is scheduled to open this summer and is being developed in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority Behavioral Health Division. It will serve justice-involved youth ages 12–17 experiencing acute emotional concerns and serious and persistent mental illness. The Clinical Director leads clinical strategy and program operations through a trauma-informed care approach. The role promotes collaboration, supports staff development, and helps create safe, healing environments for youth and supportive experiences for families. The position oversees clinical programming, administration, quality assurance, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and safety practices.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or a clinically related field.
Three years of experience in adolescent, adult, and family-based behavioral counseling and/or residential work.
Two years of supervisory experience; residential setting experience preferred.
LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or equivalent level of licensure.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Openness to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite and organizational program management and administration through a trauma-informed care lens.
Develop and advance clinical programs consistent with trauma-informed best practices, community needs, and organizational directives.
Identify and analyze agency problems or risk factors and develop sound alternative decisions.
Develop and monitor admission and discharge criteria.
Participate in budget development and oversee the clinical area's budget.
Investigate and respond to issues involving referrals, intakes, and discharges.
Oversee clinical quality assurance, including Referral Agent Satisfaction Surveys, Exit Interviews, and the Quality Management Program.
Use conflict-resolution skills with clients, families, and team members.
Ensure program policies, procedures, and manuals are current and followed.
Ensure Nexus treatment philosophies are taught and consistently implemented at the agency.
Support staff selection, evaluation, and professional development.
Ensure compliance with physical and emotional safety policies and procedures in living areas, buildings, campus grounds, and during off-campus activities.
Maintain appropriate boundaries in interactions with clients and their families.
Meet documentation standards, including critical incident reporting and informing families when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, advocating for clients and their families as applicable.
Perform client restraints when applicable in the event of imminent harm to self or others, and report incidents to appropriate individuals, including families.
Communicate clearly, professionally, respectfully, and in a strengths-based manner with external contacts, families, and clients.
Adapt to changing work needs and demands and provide direction or assistance when needed.
Maintain required training and certifications.
Represent the agency and program, and manage internal and external issues and inquiries in conjunction with the Executive Director.
Recognize and value cultural differences in work and service delivery.