DIRECTOR OF MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Respite Care of San Antonio Inc • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Mental & Behavioral Health leads clinical treatment for children with disabilities and complex medical needs in a 24/7 residential emergency shelter and provides consultation to Developmental Childcare and Community Respite programs. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the Director of Residential Services and the on-site medical team.

The director leads clinical assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and clinical aspects of admission and discharge; coordinates care with the medical team; and partners with Residential Services to translate treatment plans into practical guidance for caregivers across homes and shifts. The role supervises and develops clinical staff, helps train caregivers, guides crisis response, participates in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule, and reviews serious incidents to implement follow-up actions. The director also monitors documentation, treatment quality, and compliance, manages the clinical program budget, and oversees documentation supporting billing and grant reporting.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: be licensed as a psychiatrist or psychologist, licensed professional counselor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or registered nurse with three years of experience providing treatment services for children with an emotional disorder, including one year in a residential setting; or be certified by the Texas Education Agency as an education diagnostician, hold a master’s degree in special education or a human services field, and have three years of experience working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff, coordinate care across disciplines, and communicate clinical guidance clearly to direct-care teams.
• Availability to participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and the clinical aspects of admission and discharge.
• Coordinate care with the on-site medical team.
• Partner with the Director of Residential Services to translate treatment plans into practical guidance caregivers can use across homes and shifts.
• Lead a weekly coordination meeting and follow through on shared decisions.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical staff; invite staff input, acknowledge concerns, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Partner with Residential leadership to train caregivers and verify they can apply treatment strategies in daily care.
• Guide the clinical response to crises and participate in the rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
• Review serious incidents with Residential Services and Continuous Quality Improvement to identify and implement follow-up actions.
• Monitor clinical documentation, treatment quality, and compliance with applicable licensing and contract requirements.
• Manage the clinical program budget and oversee documentation supporting billing and grant reporting.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and 30+ days of paid time off in the first year.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid $15,000 life insurance policy.
• Eligible for annual performance bonus.
• Retirement match of up to 3% of gross annual salary after one year.
• 50% discount on on-site childcare, with additional discounts possible based on household income.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director