Clinical Director - LMFT, LCSW, LPCC

• Pay or shift range: $111,594 USD to $125,594 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

$2,000 sign on bonus for all new Seneca employees!

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services works in collaboration with the Program Director and/or Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Administrator to oversee and implement the overall mental health treatment program in their assigned STRTP. Together, they are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming and sustainable environment for youth and staff.

ABOUT MONTEREY COMPASS

Seneca's Monterey County's COMPASS Program provides short-term residential treatment for children and youth (ages 12-17) experiencing crises, ensuring timely support when it's most needed. Upon enrollment in the program, the Seneca teams work with the youth and support networks to assess the needs and strengths of the youth in order to develop the foundation goals that will drive treatment. Comprehensive services include timely mental health assessment, crisis counseling, and linkage to long-term, sustainable support based on each client's unique strengths and needs. The ultimate goal is to provide mental health / crisis services, suicide prevention, decrease in placement changes and reduction of unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Assistant Director of Clinical Services will serve as the STRTP Head of Service.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment at the STRTP.
• Ensure that each youth admitted to the program has a mental health assessment.
• Ensure that each youth in the STRTP has commonality of needs with other youth in the STRTP.
• Ensure the mental health services identified on each treatment plan are provided and appropriate to meet the individual needs of the youth.
• Ensure that documentation and recordkeeping requirements are met.
• Provide direct supervision to licensed and unlicensed board registered clinical staff.
• Work with program leaders to perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination.
• Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers. Facilitate effective training for partners, as requested.
• Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.

Qualifications:

• One of the following California licenses in good standing: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, licensed psychologist, or board-certified psychiatrist.
• At least 2 years post-licensure; must be eligible to provide clinical supervision per the California Board of Behavioral requirements.
• Prior experience working with children/youth and families with intensive mental health needs.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Schedule

• Full-time, Hybrid,
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:00pm
• Administrator for on-call pool
• Starting at $111,594 - $125,594 per year
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Partially paid premiums for dependents
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California

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