Title: Clinical Director for Residential Programs
Reports to: Deputy Director of Residential Programs

Location: Across STP Housing sites in SF

Work schedule: M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

Summary: With the direction and support of the Deputy Director of Residential Programs and Director of Property Management, the Clinical Director for Residential Programs is responsible for oversight of the clinical aspects of Swords to Plowshares’ residential programs. Duties of this position include clinical supervision of residential programs clinical staff, assuring the proper functioning of the program, and the safety and well-being of the program participants. These programs serve veterans with disabilities experiencing and exiting homelessness. Duties of this position include supervision of staff, oversight of clinical programs, quality review, and the safety and well-being of veterans living in Swords to Plowshares properties. Programs include the following:

Swords to Plowshares houses over 500 veterans across 6 housing sites. At our sites, we offer a range of services including low-barrier and low-demand stabilization housing beds, Safe Haven, in addition to supportive services for veterans in permanent housing. The Transitional housing and contract program focuses on securing permanent housing while addressing substance abuse, mental health and other barriers that could impact a veteran's ability to live independently. Supportive Services in permanent settings focus on providing clinical support and case management for veterans who have secured permanent supportive housing emphasizing housing retention. We also operate the Veteran Support to Self-Reliance pilot program across all our permanent sites: this pilot program offers enhanced services to veterans who are aging and live with a disabling condition. 

Roles and Responsibilities 
The clinical function includes: direct supervision of counseling staff, case conference facilitation, oversight of treatment planning, oversight of staff charting and documentation, staff training, client assessment and referral, assignment of client caseloads, crisis intervention, census management, liaison to referring clinicians, and acting as clinical resource to staff of agency housing sites. The coordination of treatment with other providers, especially the VA, and the liaison work that is required, are also essential responsibilities. This involves supporting staff in their communication with VA staff. 

As a member of the agency director-level staff, provides input to other directors on matters of expertise and experience. Provides input to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director on clinical issues impacting veteran clients and residents.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include but may are not limited to:

• Supervision of assigned staff
• Oversight of chart review at all sites (shared with Clinical Director)
• Timecard approvals
• Case conference facilitation 
• Oversight of treatment planning
• Staff training
• Census management 
• Client assessment and referral overview
• Overview of assignment of client caseloads
• Crisis intervention
• Liaison to referring clinicians, and serving as clinical resource, including coordination of treatment with other providers, especially the VA, and the liaison work that is required to accomplish this. This also involves supporting staff in their communication with VA staff
• The Clinical Director for Residential Programs will also contribute to housing efforts which might include for provisions of services and attending community meetings
• The Clinical Director for Residential Programs will also share on-call after hours’ coverage for the Safe Haven program. Will also share on-call duties with Assistant Clinical Director for Residential Programs for emergencies
• Internal compliance management for the various grants to include but not limited to the Veterans Administration and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Requirements:• Minimum of 5 years experience providing counseling and other services to disadvantaged or otherwise “hard to serve” clients.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, individual and group psychotherapy, substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention.
• Minimum of a Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• License required (MFT, LCSW, LPCC).
• Minimum of 2 years experience providing clinical supervision to associates registered with the CA BBS (ASW, AMFT, APCC)
• Training in the use of DSM V-TR in order to develop provisional diagnosis.
• Training and familiarity with treatment protocols in Substance abuse, PTSD, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Schizophrenia.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with an at-risk client population, including embracing the agency’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy.
• A thorough understanding of the problems faced by veterans from all eras to include a specific emphasis on homelessness, substance abuse/dependence, and post-traumatic stress and adjustment disorders.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, including conflict resolution, crisis intervention, quality assurance, staff development, and performance appraisal.
• Effective time management skills 
• Analytical and organizational ability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use general office software such as word processing, email and preparation of spreadsheets.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel between sites is required (mileage reimbursed).
• Employees must be able to carry out the essential duties of the position within what can be considered reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities• The Clinical Director will directly supervise up to 6 staff across our housing portfolio

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of Intent: Swords to Plowshares is fully committed to the ongoing work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. For us, this is a process and not a destination. We embrace the principles of cultural humility to create spaces where all people feel welcome, heard, and valued. We stand against injustice and discrimination of all kinds. This includes mistreatment based on race, age, color, veteran/military status, language, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, other status protected by law, and the other qualities/traits that make you unique. We encourage applications from all