Residential Clinical Treatment Director

Residential Clinical Treatment Director Are you a strong clinical leader with a passion for helping youth heal, grow and thrive? Do you bring clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed care? If you're ready to lead a clinical team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families, we're looking for you to join our team. A Day in the Life You will provide clinical leadership for our Residential Treatment & Emergency Shelter program while supporting and developing a team of Clinical Therapists. You'll help ensure youth receive consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed and recovery-based care. You'll also work closely with residential leadership, treatment teams, youth and families, DCBS, schools, healthcare providers and community partners to support positive outcomes and coordinated care. How This Position Contributes to our Mission Provide clinical leadership and oversight for Residential Treatment & Emergency Shelter services ensuring consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed care Supervise, mentor, train and develop Clinical Therapists, including providing clinical supervision required for professional licensure Partner with residential leadership to integrate clinical practices into daily programming, behavior support and crisis response Provide consultation and guidance on complex cases, treatment approaches, safety concerns, crisis intervention and effective therapeutic strategies Facilitate regular case reviews and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to evaluate progress, address barriers and ensure coordinated care Monitor clinical practices, treatment outcomes and program trends to support continuous improvement and consistent implementation of trauma-informed care Provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and individual or family therapy as needed for coverage or complex clinical needs Participate in a supervisory on-call rotation and provide clinical consultation and emergency support as needed Clinical Treatment Director Skills and Qualifications Master's Degree in a Human services field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.) is required Current independent professional license in the state of Kentucky, such as LCSW, LPCC, LMF, is required Minimum of 5 years of direct-care experience in the human services field Advanced training or experience working in the areas of child and/or adult development Experience with trauma-informed care, recovery-based treatment planning and behavioral health programs Strong knowledge of family systems and issues related to child development, child abuse, domestic violence, substance use, parenting and the cycle of violence Strong crisis intervention skills and knowledge of mandated reporting requirements Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required; certification will be provided after hire if needed Valid driver's license and clear driving record is required What You'll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life) Generous leave time 401(k) with employer match Training and certification opportunities Professional development opportunities Who We Are Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville's longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness. We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community-expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals. Our Impact 3,976 children and families served in 2025 22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city 10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including: Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs Emergency shelter for children in crisis Foster care and adoption support Community-based behavioral health services Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky's only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs. If you're an experienced clinician looking for an opportunity to lead, mentor, collaborate and make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families, we invite you to apply!