About the Company:
Join our passionate team of professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of adolescents and their families! At our organization, we provide top-tier behavioral health care for teens aged 12 to 17, helping them overcome mental health challenges and substance abuse issues.
About the Role:
As a Program Director (Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), you'll be at the heart of the action, leading and overseeing all aspects of our outpatient program in San Jose. You'll supervise a close-knit team of clinicians and support staff, ensuring everything runs smoothly while offering hands-on leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Carry a small caseload (2-3 clients as needed), offering individual and family therapy as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Assess potential clients and recommend the best level of care.
- Run dynamic weekly group sessions, including our engaging “Multi-family Group.”
- Collaborate with the team to create innovative group curricula.
- Set program goals and guide the team in achieving them with creativity and precision.
- Offer guidance to program staff during regular meetings to solve complex cases.
- Periodically review client treatment plans to ensure high-quality care.
- Oversee program documentation, ensuring it meets all regulatory standards.
- Supervise the maintenance of electronic medical records to keep everything running like clockwork.
- Plan, research, and implement new or enhanced services to keep our program top-notch.
Managerial:
- Interview, hire, and nurture your team, ensuring they have the training and development they need to thrive.
- Identify staff training needs and make sure they get the right support.
- Evaluate staff performance and, when necessary, provide discipline or support through performance improvement plans.
- Keep your team updated on all policies, procedures, and organizational goals.
- Oversee intake and discharge processes.
- Lead weekly treatment team meetings to make sure treatment plans are on point.
- Jump in to support clinical services like community meetings, crisis interventions, and discharge planning as needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, community organizations, and social services agencies to strengthen our program’s impact.
What We’re Offering:
- A competitive salary between $135,000 and $145,000, plus a sign-on bonus up to $5,000!
- Comprehensive benefits
Qualifications:
- Licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LCSW), or LPCC.
- Strong clinical judgment and therapeutic skills.
- Experience with adolescents and co-occurring disorders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with staff.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with teens facing mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Family therapy experience.