Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

The Director of Clinical Services is a senior leadership position and the Clinical Co-Lead of the Care Department, working in partnership with the Director of Care Services. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest quality, ethical, and culturally competent delivery of all behavioral health services, including counseling, wellness, and supportive services. The Director provides clinical guidance, professional development, and direct supervision to clinical staff, while also driving the strategic development, fiscal management, and operational effectiveness of the department. Clinical Leadership, Supervision, Direct Client Service, and Quality Assurance ~ Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development training to mental health and substance use program personnel, including the program managers, clinical therapists, counselors, interns, and specialists ~ Lead weekly individual supervision sessions, weekly department meetings, weekly team meetings, and regular meetings with direct reports to ensure clinical fidelity and consistent service delivery ~ Enforce professional quality care standards, adherence to ethical guidelines, and cultural competency across all department activities ~ Review and approve clinical notes and documents to ensure compliance with funding regulations and licensure requirements ~ Provide direct client services in psychosocial, mental health, and outpatient substance use treatment, including client assessments, diagnostic evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and counseling ~ Support and participates in outreach, client recruitment, intake processes, and linkage to care as needed ~ Oversee development and implementation of departmental strategic plans with program staff ~ Manage fiscal and programmatic operations of all department programs, including behavioral health services, medical case management, medication adherence, housing navigation, and wellness center services ~ Enforce professional culture centered on quality care, cultural competency, and client service ~ Provide professional development, training, and clinical supervision for staff and interns Department Management and Operations ~ Oversee departmental fiscal and programmatic operations, including behavioral health services and medication adherence ~ Oversee the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan, in collaboration with the Director of Care Services, ensuring alignment with Project VIDA's mission and agency-wide goals ~ Recruit, hire, and onboard department personnel, ensuring the hiring process is clinically informed and aligns with diversity and competency standards ~ Develop curriculum for groups and intensive outpatient programming in collaboration with program staff Strategic and Cross-Agency Operations ~ Chicago Public Schools), community organizations, medical facilities, and City of Chicago partners (e.g., Assist in resource development efforts to support agency programming, including securing and applying for federal, state, local, and private funding by providing clinical rationale and programmatic data analysis ~ Partner with the leadership team on various agency-wide projects requiring clinical and operational expertise ~ Support outreach, client recruitment, intake processes, and linkage to care as needed, ensuring seamless access for clients This role is a 100% in-person/ on-site position This role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work options Work hours are 10 am - 7 pm on Mondays - Fridays and 9 am - 6 pm on Saturdays This role is expected to participate in occasional special events which may require late night and weekend hours. Strong skills in psychological/mental health evaluations, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions ~ Competence in clinical supervision, with the ability to mentor and supervise other clinicians or trainees ~ Earned doctorate from an APA-accredited program in counseling or clinical psychology ~ Active Licensed Clinical Psychologist credential in the state of Illinois is required ~ Experience in HIV care and supportive services and substance use treatment is preferred ~ Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred ~ HIV Prevention certified or able to be certified within six months of hire ~ Proficiency in word processing and computer skills, including experience with electronic health records ~ Related lived experience is highly valued and considered a significant asset for this position, recognizing the unique insights and trust built through shared experience Project Vida is an Equal Opportunity Employer