Regional Clinical Director

Compass Connections • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a Regional Clinical Director in El Paso, Texas, to oversee clinical and mental health services supporting children, including unaccompanied children with significant mental health needs. The organization provides emergency shelter and group-home placement while working to reunite children with their families. The role leads clinical initiatives, supports community partnerships, oversees evaluative data and tools, ensures training and compliance with applicable policies, and serves as a liaison among company headquarters, programs, and state and federal partners. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. The stated annual rate is $101,899.20. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the position also requires availability for on-call work, travel with minimal notice, and work on evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or irregular hours as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a behavioral science field plus five years of full-time direct-service delivery experience, or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another relevant behavioral science field in which clinical training and experience are program requirements.
• Currently licensed as an LCSW-S, or an LCSW eligible for LCSW-S licensure; the posting also requires licensure to practice mental health treatment and assessment, with examples including LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Three years of supervisory experience or five years of experience in a related area, including work in community-based, residential, inpatient, or school-based clinical treatment programs.
• Experience developing and implementing training, applying recommendations from governing entities, and conducting training for clinical staff.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Clinical and mental health assessment and treatment skills with diverse populations of children and adolescents.
• Ability to respond sensitively and competently to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, service providers, and other professionals; maintain emotional control and professional composure; and work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to train staff in therapeutic processes and prepare clinical and mental health administrative reports and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of company policies and procedures and the computer literacy needed for the role.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community relationships supporting partnerships remain viable.
• Oversee divisional data, evaluative tools, and survey information as needed.
• Implement and manage clinical and mental health service initiatives.
• Keep relevant program training current with local, state, and federal policies.
• Ensure the compliance dashboard reflects program critical action items.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, in-service training, and team decisions.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the supervisor.
• Follow the organization's professional and ethical standards, including respect for staff, children, and community members and compliance with the dress code.
• Meet applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Enhance supportive services for unaccompanied children with significant mental health issues, focusing on evaluating psychotropic medication efficacy.
• Create additional tools to identify and serve vulnerable populations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel with minimal notice for whatever period an assignment warrants and be available for on-call work.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and professional community members; present information to management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff across disciplines, in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
• Serve as a liaison between company headquarters, programs, and state and federal partners on clinical and mental health services.
• Ensure staff training is available according to need.
• Provide crisis intervention in accordance with company training when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, including in a fast-paced environment and without intensive supervision.
• Maintain working knowledge of company policies and procedures and computer literacy required for the role.
• Train staff in therapeutic processes and prepare reports and recommendations for clinical and mental health administrative use.
• Work with youth in community-based, residential, day-treatment, or institutional settings.

Benefits

• Benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits; candidates are directed to ask their recruiter for a complete overview.

What This Job Offers

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