Director of Clinical Services (3812)

Together for Youth•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall leadership of behavioral health services for youth placed within Together for Youth's Foster Care Programs. Providing leadership, guidance and direction to agency leaders and clinical staff, the Director is responsible for monitoring the overall quality and effectiveness of the agency’s Behavioral Health services and client outcomes. This position includes a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Requirements

LCSW required.
Minimum of 3- 5 years of experience working with children and families required. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Statewide travel is required approximately 50% for the position. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
Skills: decision making, organizational and communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, and listening and training skills.

Responsibilities

Director of Clinical Services oversees Together for Youth's Behavioral Health program and is responsible for the ongoing definition, practices and execution of its vision.
Drives the strategy, direction and execution of the Behavioral Health program internally and externally through relationship building, project management and program development.
Monitors the delivery of behavioral health services to ensure consistency with 29i regulations and agency polices.
Provides clinical consultation for the behavioral health program.
Trains Together for Youth's teams and clinical/administrative leaders on the Behavioral Health model and develops processes to improve utilization and impact.
Works with Together for Youth's clinical training team to integrate content on behavior change, common mental health conditions and other topics relevant to behavioral health services into new and/or existing training programs.