Director, Mount Pleasant Academy

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

About The Position

Provides supervision, support, and guidance to all MPA staff. Provide emergency crisis intervention/assessment as needed. Supervises all staff clinical and administrative documentation. Supervise the provision of all services to MPA clients and their families. Supervise the overall therapeutic milieu of the program. Ensure compliance with all state and federal law, regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

Masters degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) required.
LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or doctorate in the field of psychology/behavioral health required.
10+ years prior clinical supervisory experience required.
Minimum 5 years experience working in a day or inpatient children’s psychiatric hospital, or 7 years experience in a special education setting required.
5+ years experience running/supervising an independent program/agency/facility required.
Significant experience with program budgeting, fundraising, and grant-writing.
Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance also required.
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to participate in physical crisis intervention with students as needed