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Rite of Passage CLINICAL DIRECTOR - MUST BE LICENSED in Fort Myers, Florida
Description
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
What you’ll do:
Design and review special management programs and presents these programs to the multidisciplinary team, treatment committee and/or group living staff.
Review and approve individual treatment plans and progress reports for all youth. Special attention given to youth with mental health issues and receiving psychotropic medication.
Work closely with Case Management and the Clinical Team regarding the mental health needs of students, assisting in the behavior management of students with mental illness or mental issues.
Develop treatment program schedules and calendars with the approval of the Program Director. Coordinates scheduling of on-site therapeutic services (groups).
Coordinate contracted services (psychological, psychiatric, specialized treatment and community programs).
Assure the continuity of care for students by making appropriate mental health referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities or agencies.
Monitor, evaluate and correct the daily performance of all program staff. Provides on-going clinical supervision to the therapeutic personnel regarding treatment and gender-specific issues.
Provide individual, group and family services along with the documentation of these services.
Oversee and evaluate individual, group, family and case management services provided by the therapeutic personnel.
Review and analyze current program elements, provides suggestions and direction to the Site Management Committee and/or Program Director to ensure the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures.
To be considered, you should:
Have a Masters Degree in Social Work or Human Services. Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) preferred.
Current State licensure - LCSW, LMFT or LPC along with CACIII preferred.
Have five years of clinical and administrative experience in a hospital or residential setting preferred.
Have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple people and projects.
Perks & Benefits:
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)
Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.
Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
9 Recognized Holidays
Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (virtual therapy)
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
Leadership Development programs (LEAP & ASCEND)
Free Meals on shift.
Free Uniforms (Direct Care staff)
Working Advantage Discount Program
Fun Staff/Student events
Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 60 programs spanning across 18 states!
The rewarding feeling of being part of a mission-driven organization that has been helping improve the lives of youth for 40 YEARS!
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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
Required
- Masters or better in Clinical Psychology
Experience
Preferred
- 5 years: Clinical and administrative experience in a hospital or residential setting
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)