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Alliance For Children · 6 hours ago

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Fort Worth, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Alliance For Children is the children’s advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall direction and management of all clinical services within the organization, focusing on direct service oversight, establishment of best practice models, and ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes.

Non Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate Clinical services and procedures to improve client outcomes

Direct a team of mental health supervisors while providing clinical and administrative support; including determining workloads and schedules, evaluating staff performance, providing training, and making hiring, promotion, and disciplinary recommendations as needed

Ensure clinicians are trained and show fidelity in the modalities that Alliance For Children utilizes while monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of services

Oversee budgeting and financial management of clinical services

Ensure uniformity within each Alliance For Children location

Formulate and review all Clinical protocols and procedures

Ensure clinical services meet the standards for Children’s Advocacy Centers as outlined in the Texas Family Code, standards guidelines as directed by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, and local MDT protocols

Consistently attend multidisciplinary case staffing meetings to observe potential referrals, partner engagement, and service delivery

Attend all applicable leadership meetings, including the Interagency Committee, Senior Leadership, Director’s, Department leadership, and any additional meetings as requested to ensure cohesion and teamwork

Oversee PSB (problematic sexual behavior) client services in conjunction with Lena Pope

Handle all general inquiries coming from website and phone calls

Develop and maintain interagency relationships between local law enforcement, Department of Family and Protective Services, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, local medical organizations, and Alliance For Children

Develop and maintain relationships with other Child Advocacy Center clinical leaders as well as Mental Health organizations and services in Tarrant County

Serve as the agency lead in attendance and support of project development for the Mental Health Connection

Oversee and recruit clinical associates seeking hours for full clinical licensure for the PAL Program by fostering community and institutional relationships to build and sustain a pipeline of potential participants

Participate in future research projects and publication opportunities pertaining to clinical services

Meet regularly with the Chief Program Officer for supervision and service oversight

Accept special assignments and/or duties as assigned by the Chief Program Officer or Chief Executive Officer

Support the overall mission of Alliance For Children and each program within the agency structure by working collectively and cohesively with other management team members, demonstrating and modeling a positive, collaborative work environment

Qualification

Master’s degreeApproved Clinical SupervisorTherapeutic experienceTrauma specific certificationChildren’s Advocacy Center modelMultidisciplinary team experienceProfessionalismComposure under pressureConfidentiality

Required

Master's degree required in counseling, social work, or related field

Approved Clinical Supervisor (LPC-S, LCSW-S, or LMFT-S)

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team, preferably the Children's Advocacy Center model

Minimum of five years' supervisory experience working with clinicians or institutions of higher learning in direct practice with abused children and protective family members

At least 10 years of therapeutic experience working with abused children and protective family members

Certification in an evidence-based trauma specific modality; TF-CBT or EMDR preferred

Must have a valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance

Must successfully complete criminal and civil background checks

Ability to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times

Must be able to handle difficult, possibly graphic case details

Understanding of the Children's Advocacy Center model and child abuse investigative process

Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines

Regular and reliable attendance