We are looking for an exceptional California Regional Clinical Director to oversee the clinical departments at our California sites.

If you are looking for a company that focuses on improving the lives of youth along with their families and the community, then Rite of Passage is the organization for you.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. For 35 years, we have developed and operated a continuum of programs based on the needs of youth and our placing agencies. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. Rite of Passage has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise quality, frequency, intensity and duration of clinical services at California locations including STRTP, group home, and non-residential services.
2. Support site compliance with Medi-Cal, DHCS, DSS, and CCL requirements.
3. Monitor productivity metrics for direct service hours for all site clinical staff. Provide support and accountability as needed.
4. Provide clinical licensure supervision for staff, as required.
5. Works closely with Site Clinical Teams regarding the mental health needs of students, assisting in the behavior management of students with mental illness or mental issues.
6. Reviews and supports treatment program schedules and calendars to support clinically appropriate levels of intervention to meet student needs.
7. Coordinates contracted services (psychological, psychiatric, specialized treatment and community programs).
8. Monitors, evaluates and corrects the daily performance of clinical program staff. Provides on-going clinical supervision to the therapeutic personnel regarding treatment and gender-specific issues.
9. Oversees and evaluates quality and frequency of individual, group, family and case management services provided by the therapeutic personnel.
10. Reviews and analyzes current program elements, provides suggestions and direction to the Site Management Committee and/or Program Directors to ensure the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other Human Services. 
2. Current State licensure - LCSW, LMFT or LPCC. 
3. Five years of clinical and administrative experience in a hospital or residential setting preferred.
4. Five years of supervisory experience. 
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple people and projects.
6. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees if required.
7. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
8. Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures.
9. Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.