Description
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The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall leadership of behavioral health services for youth placed within Berkshire’s Foster Care Programs. Providing leadership, guidance and direction to agency leaders and clinical staff, the Director is responsible for monitoring the overall quality and effectiveness of the agency’s behavioral health services and client outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Director of Clinical Services oversees Berkshire’s Behavioral Health program and is responsible for the ongoing definition, practices and execution of its vision.
Drives the strategy, direction and execution of the Behavioral Health program internally and externally through relationship building, project management and program development.
Monitors the delivery of behavioral health services to ensure consistency with 29i regulations and agency polices.
Provides clinical consultation for the behavioral health program.
Trains Berkshire’s teams and clinical/administrative leaders on the Behavioral Health model and develops processes to improve utilization and impact.
Works with Berkshire’s clinical training team to integrate content on behavior change, common mental health conditions and other topics relevant to behavioral health services into new and/or existing training programs.
Job Requirements
LCSW required.
Minimum of 3- 5 years of experience working with children and families required. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Statewide travel is required approximately 50% for the position. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
Skills: decision making, organizational and communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, and listening and training skills.
Physical (Medical Exam) required.
Must be able to work 9am-5pm during new hire orientation to compete TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), CPR and Sanctuary Training.
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Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Lic Clinical Social Work