Residential Treatment Director

Endeavors•Eagle Lake, TX

12h

About The Position

The Residential Treatment Director provides leadership and oversight for mental and behavioral health treatment in an Endeavors residential care program in Texas, which may include emergency placement shelters and/or longer-term residential shelters for children in foster care. The Director is responsible for day-to-day program operations, staff supervision, and compliance with Texas childcare licensing regulations. The role also develops community partnerships and works collaboratively with the relevant SSCC and other stakeholders to support the safety, well-being, and stability of children in care.

Requirements

Must be a psychiatrist or psychologist, or hold a master's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure is required.
At least three years of experience working in a residential child welfare, foster care, or youth services program, including supervisory or management experience.
At least three years of experience providing treatment services in a residential setting for children with emotional disorders.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to build effective partnerships with staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced residential environment.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Google tools.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, and other employment screenings for work in licensed residential childcare operations.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Child Care Administrator credential.
Experience operating or supervising a licensed residential childcare facility.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and leadership of mental and behavioral health treatment for children in care, including treatment assessments and determining treatment plans with therapists.
Supervise therapists and provide case consultation related to treatment.
Direct and manage day-to-day treatment operations to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate therapist staff.
Oversee therapists’ schedules and on-call rotation as needed.
Lead case overview meetings with the case management team to evaluate and assess appropriate trauma-informed case management for children in care.
Develop and maintain partnerships with community providers, behavioral health services, and other stakeholders.
Represent Endeavors and the residential program in the local community and establish collaborative relationships with mental and behavioral health providers.
Help ensure children receive developmentally appropriate programming, supervision, and services that support safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes, in collaboration with the Program Director.
Support development and implementation of program policies, procedures, and quality improvement practices aligned with the treatment model.
Oversee hiring and training of therapists and case managers in collaboration with Human Resources.
Help maintain program records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to staff on engagement and child-centered, trauma-informed caregiving techniques tailored to the needs of each child or youth.
Promote trauma-informed and child-centered practices throughout program service delivery.
Provide exceptional customer service by placing the child, family, Veteran, or client first in support of the organization’s mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.