Clinical / Social Director

College Living Experience - Monterey, CA•Monterey, CA

1d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical / Social Director at College Living Experience (CLE) leads social-emotional development for neurodivergent young adults, providing clinical insight into individualized student needs and guiding staff who support students with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. This is a part-time leadership role focused on consultation, individualized supports, staff coaching, and helping students apply social, emotional, and behavioral skills in everyday life rather than providing traditional mental health treatment. The role works closely with students, families, and an interdisciplinary team focused on academics, career development, independent living, and social development. It includes assessing prospective students, developing and overseeing individualized support plans, evaluating student progress and program effectiveness, and overseeing social skills instruction, group programming, and community-based learning. The director also contributes to hiring and staff performance management, supervises and mentors assigned team members, trains and coaches staff, collaborates with families and outside clinical providers, and maintains documentation and professional standards. The position is based in Monterey, California, and is in person across community-based and office-based settings. The schedule is approximately 20 hours per week, generally 3–5 days per week for 4–6 hours per day. The role is eligible for overtime and includes travel between work sites and transporting students as needed.

Requirements

Current applicable state certification or professional license as a Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or other qualifying clinical professional.
A degree in psychology, counseling, social work, behavior analysis, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with disabilities, learning differences, or neurodivergent needs.
Experience working with older adolescents or young adults in school, community, clinical, or private practice settings.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing individualized social, emotional, or behavioral support strategies.
Strong understanding of autism, ADHD, learning differences, and the social-emotional development of young adults.
Experience with behavioral supports, individualized planning, and clinical consultation.
Demonstrated leadership, staff supervision, or team development experience.
Strong communication, clinical judgment, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical strategies for students, families, and staff.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, staff, and outside service providers.
A collaborative, strengths-based approach that promotes student autonomy and independence.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as electronic documentation and scheduling systems.
Valid driver's license, at least one year of licensed driving experience, and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising staff, mentoring professionals, or leading clinical programs.
Experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, or related neurodevelopmental differences.
Familiarity with psychoeducational assessments, adaptive functioning measures, and other relevant psychological evaluation tools.

Responsibilities

Assess prospective students and develop individualized recommendations based on their strengths, needs, and goals.
Oversee social-emotional and behavioral supports that promote emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and independence.
Consult with staff and provide practical strategies for navigating student challenges.
Develop individualized support plans and guide the team in implementing positive strategies.
Collaborate with outside clinical providers when additional mental health or therapeutic support is needed.
Evaluate student progress and program effectiveness and adjust programming to strengthen outcomes.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and staff performance management.
Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of assigned team members.
Oversee individualized social skills instruction, group programming, and community-based learning opportunities.
Train and coach staff on neurodiversity, effective communication, and behavioral support strategies.
Partner with families to support student growth, healthy boundaries, and increasing independence.
Collaborate with Academic, Career Development, Independent Living, and Social Skills teams.
Provide guidance during complex student situations and support coordinated planning.
Maintain accurate documentation, communicate student progress, and uphold professional and ethical standards.
Travel between work sites and transport students as needed.