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Clinical Director

Rite of Passage

Lignum, VAOther$85K/yrTracked 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85K/yr
Location
Lignum, VA
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

VA License (LPC‑S, LCSW‑S, Or LMFT‑S)Master's degree

Job overview

Rite of Passage is hiring a Clinical Director for Childhelp's Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia, a psychiatric residential treatment facility for children ages 5‑14. The role leads clinical and case management teams, oversees treatment plans, ensures documentation quality, and provides crisis support while collaborating with program leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Caseload ManagementGroup Therapy PlanningClinical CoverageSupervisionTreatment Plan ReviewDocumentation ReviewCrisis ResponseEvidence‑Based Practice ImplementationLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationOff‑Campus Pass Coordination

Qualifications

Be 21+ Years OldVA License (LPC‑S, LCSW‑S, or LMFT‑S)Master's Degree5+ Years Experience Working With Children in Residential SettingPass Background Screening, Drug Test, and Physical

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Salary: $85,000 USD per year

Description

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Clinical Director at at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia. ✨

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Compensation Range: $85,000 per year. Negotiable, with experience/education/license.

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 (https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf)

What you will do: A day in the life of a Clinical Director at Childhelp, The Alice C. Tyler Village is rarely the same, HARD WORK, EXCITING, IMPACTFUL, and very REWARDING. The Clinical Director is a primary member of the Site Management and Treatment Committees.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintain a caseload of up to three clients.

  • Identify weekly group themes and therapeutic activities.

  • Provide clinical coverage for therapists as needed during staff call-outs.

  • Provide supervision and support to the clinical and case management teams.

  • Oversee the clinical care and treatment needs of all clients while staying informed of relevant client information and progress.

  • Review treatment plans at least every 28 days prior to treatment team meetings to ensure documentation is current, accurate, and complete.

  • Review and approve therapy notes to ensure documentation meets clinical standards and requirements.

  • Review and approve discharge summaries within 24 hours of client discharge.

  • Serve as the clinical point of contact for mental health emergencies and crises through phone-based on-call support.

  • Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the treatment team.

  • Ensure clinicians are implementing evidence-based practices and delivering quality therapeutic interventions.

  • Work collaboratively with the Program Director, who is also a trained clinician, to support overall program operations and clinical excellence.

  • Participate in daily and weekly leadership meetings.

  • Communicate important clinical updates, expectations, and needs with the clinical team and interdisciplinary partners.

  • Oversee and coordinate off-campus passes, including reviewing requests, ensuring clinical appropriateness, communicating expectations with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting safe and successful community integration opportunities for clients.

  • Other clinical tasks as assigned.

To be considered you should:

  • Be at least 21 years of age

  • VA License required; LPC-S, LCSW-S, or LMFT-S

  • Master’s degree required

  • At least 5 years prior experience working with children in a residential setting

  • Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical

  • Have a passion to work with and help children

Schedule/hours/shifts: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, Occasional Weekends

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Clinical Director, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

  • Doctorate or better in Social Work

  • Doctorate or better in Counseling and Personnel Services

  • Masters or better in Counseling and Personnel Services

  • Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

  • Lic Clinical Soc Worker

  • Licensed Prof Counselor

  • Lic Clinical MH Counselor

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