Clinical Assistant Director - Children Youth and Family Services

 

Why join UCS? Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County.As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners—a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies—we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

The Assistant Director of Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS) provides operational, clinical, and administrative leadership across CYFS programs and supports the Director of CYFS in achieving strategic, quality, compliance, and workforce objectives while advancing trauma-informed, family-centered care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day CYFS operations across outpatient, school-based, case management, crisis, and specialized services.
• Provide administrative supervision and workforce development.
• Monitor quality, documentation, access, incidents, and regulatory compliance.
• Support redesignation, readiness and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with schools, DMH, DCF, medical providers, and community partners.
• Assist with budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of change leadership principles and organizational effectiveness strategies. 
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and family-centered service delivery systems. 
• Knowledge of operational oversight processes and performance management.
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems and workplace technology platforms 

Skills

• Team development, supervision, and coaching. 
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills. 
• Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement. 
• Technology and EHR utilization skills. 

Abilities

• Ability to lead and manage organizational change initiatives. 
• Ability to foster a positive, high-performing team culture. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Ability to interpret data and apply findings to improve operations and outcomes. 
• Ability to integrate trauma-informed and family-centered approaches into leadership and decision-making. 
• Ability to effectively learn, adapt to, and utilize new technologies and electronic systems

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field.
• Vermont independent clinical licensure (LCMHC, LICSW, Psychologist, LMFT or equivalent) with at least 3 years post licensure to meet supervised billing and Office of Professional Regulations requirements.
• Minimum 5 years behavioral health experience. 
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Compensation details: 75000-85000 Yearly Salary

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