Clinical Director

This leadership role involves overseeing the clinical program at the Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery (JFTN) and collaborating with the Program Director on administrative tasks. The position is suited for a professional with a strong background in working with children with autism spectrum and developmental disabilities, and experience with trauma-informed and child-centered therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for mental health operations in accordance with NY State and OMH regulations and other contracts
• Oversee all clinical services provided by JFTN clinical staff, including licensed social workers, psychologists, and creative arts therapists
• Ensure appropriate records are kept in accordance with outlined procedures and completed in a timely manner, both in and outside of the Electronic Health Records System
• Provide mental health staff training and development for all school staff
• Work collaboratively with other clinical and educational supervisors on the school leadership team to support daily program operations and the interdisciplinary mission
• Lead weekly clinical team meetings and monthly full clinical meetings (including speech, occupation, and physical therapists)
• Provide regularly scheduled supervision to clinical staff and conduct performance evaluations for supervised staff
• Maintain all contract compliance
• Assist with the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures
• Monitor agency therapeutic services for appropriateness and effectiveness
• Participate in the intake process for new referrals and review current students’ progress for appropriate placement
• Ensure appropriate supervision of all program interns/externs, either through direct supervision or by overseeing the clinical supervision provided by the social worker/psychologist
• Co-facilitate weekly caregiver support/psychoeducation group
• May carry a caseload, as needed
• May supervise the behavior support team
• May run specialized groups to meet the needs of the program
• Perform other assigned tasks

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in working with children who present with autism spectrum/developmental disabilities
• Experience with a trauma-informed approach to classroom management and a child-centered approach to therapy
• Work from a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens
• May have experience with behavior modification, DIR Floor time, and play therapy
• Good knowledge of OMH regulations
• Strong organizational, managerial, and leadership skills
• Commitment to LETC’s mission, vision, and approach to ensure a patient-centric culture which is collaborative and interdisciplinary