Licensed Clinical Director

Company Overview

Gulf Coast Social Services (GCSS) is a dedicated non-profit organization established in 1983, committed to providing comprehensive human services programs for citizens of Louisiana facing various physical and mental challenges. With seven regional offices across the state, GCSS strives to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and adults through innovative support and care.

Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Director to join our team at Gulf Coast Social Services. The successful candidate will oversee the management, development, and overall operations of expanded programs serving children, youth, and adults, including therapeutic foster care, youth mobile crisis response, and other assigned programs within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the program and provide consultation in crisis intervention and placement problems.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff and foster parents, and oversee their supervision, evaluation, training, and termination, if applicable.
• Implement and comply with all policies and procedures adopted by the governing body, and comply with all state licensing, Agency and programmatic requirements. Update program manual, as needed to maintain compliance and ethically sound policies and procedures.
• Ensure program meets all federal and state laws and standards pertaining to the operation of the program and the Agency.
• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to other staff, and designate an appropriate staff member to be in charge of the program during your absence.
• Address areas of non-compliance identified by the annual survey and complaint investigations, and implement immediate corrective action.
• Represent the Agency in the community and advocate for the clients and program.
• Provide leadership and demonstrate supervisory authority in relation to the Agency. Attend treatment plan meetings and provide consultation of placement. Coordinate therapy and counseling for clients and foster parents, as needed.
• Provide consultation to the governing body through the CEO in carrying out their responsibilities by interpreting the needs of the clients to them, making needed policy revision recommendations and assisting in periodic evaluation of the program’s services.
• Prepare an annual budget for the governing body’s approval, keep the Agency informed of financial needs, operate within the approved budget, and in collaboration with the Regional Director take appropriate action to maintain the fiscal soundness of the program.
• Through the CEO and Regional Director, communicate with the governing body in interpreting the Agency’s need for financial support.
• Establish effective communication between the staff, clients, parents and foster parents, and provide for their input into program planning and operating procedures.
• Report injuries deaths, and critical incidents involving program clients to the Agency and the appropriate authorities.
• Supervise the performance of all persons involved in any service delivery/direct care to clients, and complete an annual performance evaluation of all staff and foster parents in the program to address the quality and quantity of the work as it relates to client services.
• Ensure that all staff and foster parents receive required training on an annual basis.
• Manage and oversee the purchase of program property. Ensure the safety and confidentiality of all client records, and that client and foster parent files are up-to date and in compliance with required standards.
• Be accessible to program staff 24/7.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health or human service field, with a minimum of three years’ experience relative to the populations being served. A Master’s Degree plus two years of social service experience may be substituted for three years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability in program management and operations, budget development and accountability, sound supervisory procedures and personnel management, staff development and training, property management, client advocacy, and public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, the ability to represent the Agency in a highly professional manner, and to maintain the highest standards of excellence and confidentiality.
• Exceptional judgment, initiative, dependability, decision making skills, the ability to handle multiple responsibilities, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines.
• A valid LA driver’s license, current liability insurance, and access to a properly registered and inspected vehicle in safe operating condition..
• If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with challenges and possess the leadership skills necessary to drive clinical excellence, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Director position at Gulf Coast Social Services today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LMHP (Required)

Work Location: In person