Clinical Director

Description

JOB TITLE: Clinical Director

REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Clinical and Supportive Services

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (9:00am-5:30pm)

LOCATION: Venice, CA, Access Center, Hybrid

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt

DRIVER POSITION: Yes [If yes, see driving policy below] 

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $115,000 Annually

ABOUT US:     

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs. 

SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight of SPY’s clinical services, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care across all SPY programs. This role leads clinical supervision, program development, and compliance while supporting a multidisciplinary team and strengthening integration of mental health, substance use, and wellness services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide leadership and oversight of clinical services across all SPY programs, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve clinical programs, services, and partnerships.
• Oversee the delivery of mental health, substance use, and wellness services across housing and site-based programs.
• Oversee specialized clinical programs, including Connect LA, Pregnant and Parenting, DMH United Mental Health Promoters, Healing Arts, and substance use services.
• Provide clinical supervision to therapists, interns, and multidisciplinary staff, ensuring compliance with licensing standards.
• Lead group supervision, clinical consultation, and ongoing staff training across programs and sites.
• Develop and facilitate agency-wide clinical trainings and presentations.
• Support staff pursuing licensure, including supervision of clinical hours and field instruction for interns.
• Ensure timely access to therapy services, appropriate caseload management, and quality of individual and group care.
• Provide consultation, crisis intervention, and support for high-risk or complex cases, including responding to crises on-site as needed.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, documentation standards, HIPAA, and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead quality assurance efforts, including chart reviews, audits, and performance improvement processes.
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, and service delivery, providing regular reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with program leadership and external partners to strengthen clinical services and integration across programs.
• Manage clinical program operations, including oversight of budgets, reporting, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a clinical leader and representative of SPY in internal and external meetings, partnerships, and initiatives.
• Lead performance management for all team members including coaching, disciplinary processes, and assurance that department goals and deadlines are met.
• Provide trauma-informed strengths-based supervision and professional development for supervisees.
• Provide phone crisis support as a member of the on-call leadership After Hours rotation, and serve in the weekend rotation for Access Center on-call leadership coverage.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• Master's Degree in Social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field is required.
• Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) is required. 
• Minimum 2 years post-licensure and ability to supervise licensure hours preferred. 
• Supervisory experience is required. 
• Experience providing direct services to high-risk youth including counseling preferred. 
• Experience working in a homeless services setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of social service resources for youth experiencing and/or at-risk of homelessness. 
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed and harm reduction service models. 
• Strong crisis intervention and deescalation skills.
• Strong knowledge of mandated reporting, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Experience managing programs, budgets and contracts preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, and sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities in a multicultural environment. 
• Ability to manage and support case management and clinical staff; adopts a teaching approach to providing clinical guidance. 
• High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
• Some nights and weekends may be required.
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Mandated Reporting Requirements: All SPY employees are ‘mandated reporters’ and are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. Please submit proof of vaccination to [email protected]. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are not guaranteed.

Driver Positions:

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.

For driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated, employment may be discontinued.

NOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will.

Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth. 

EEO STATEMENT:

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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