Regional Clinical Director

Compass Connections • El Paso, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a Regional Clinical Director in El Paso, Texas, to oversee clinical and mental health services for programs serving unaccompanied children, including children with significant mental health needs. The role supports the organization’s work providing emergency shelter and group home placement while children work toward family reunification. The director manages clinical initiatives, staff training, compliance, program evaluation, community partnerships, and coordination with organizational, state, and federal partners. The position requires fluency in English and Spanish, clinical licensure, supervisory or relevant clinical program experience, and availability for travel and on-call work. The stated annual rate is $101,899.20. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as program needs require.

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 states that candidates must be licensed to practice mental health treatment and assessment as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Three years of supervisory experience or five years in a related area, with specific experience in community-based, residential, inpatient, or school-based clinical treatment programs.
• Experience developing and implementing trainings, applying recommendations from governing entities, and training clinical staff.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug screens during employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, service providers, and other professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
• Computer literacy sufficient to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to work effectively without intensive supervision, independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Clinical and mental health assessment and treatment skills with diverse populations of children and adolescents.
• Ability to train staff in therapeutic processes, prepare reports and recommendations, and work with youth in community-based, residential, day treatment, or institutional settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
• Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation and provide proof as a new hire.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community relationships supporting partnerships remain viable.
• Oversee division data, evaluative tools, and survey information as necessary.
• Implement and manage clinical and mental health service initiatives.
• Ensure program training is updated in accordance with local, state, and federal policy.
• 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 position supervisor.
• Maintain Compass Connections’ professional and ethical standards, demonstrate respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and comply with the required 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.
• Travel with minimum notice for as long as assignments warrant, and be available for on-call work.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the professional community.
• Present information effectively to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff from a variety of disciplines.
• Serve as liaison between Compass Connections headquarters and programs, and with state and federal partners regarding clinical and mental health services.
• Ensure training is available to staff according to need.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
• Provide crisis intervention according to Compass Connections training when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Train staff in therapeutic processes and prepare reports and recommendations for clinical and mental health administrative use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits; details available from the recruiter.

What This Job Offers

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