What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Manager (226 Days)- EBJ position at Dallas Independent School District?
- Provide overall leadership, supervision, and performance management of YFC clinical and support staff.
- Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, case consultation, and ongoing professional development.
- Oversee implementation, quality, and outcomes of mental health programs across all assigned centers.
- Ensure alignment of services with district priorities, evidence-based practices, and Student Engagement & Support goals.
- Monitor caseloads, service delivery, documentation accuracy, and clinical compliance standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Youth & Family Centers and district leadership.
- Oversee clinical practices including assessments, treatment planning, and delivery of individual, group, and family therapy.
- Support clinicians in risk assessments, safety planning, and applying trauma informed, restorative, and family-systems approaches.
- Provide direct crisis intervention and ensure effective triage, stabilization, and safety planning for high-risk cases.
- Coordinate crisis response efforts with campuses, Reset Centers, and district crisis teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Oversee case management services, including referrals to psychiatric, medical, substance use, housing, and community resources.
- Supervise re-entry and transition planning for students returning from alternative placements, hospitals, residential treatment, or juvenile justice systems.
- Provide consultation to SST, MTSS teams, administrators, and participate in multidisciplinary collaboration to align interventions.
- Lead prevention, outreach, and education efforts, including staff training, parent workshops, and districtwide mental health initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with documentation standards, confidentiality laws (FERPA/HIPAA), licensure requirements, and use data to drive program improvement.
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
- Valid Texas licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, or LSSP) required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of school-based or youth/family clinical experience required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches (CBT, Trauma-Informed Care,
- Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems).
- Demonstrated experience conducting suicide and safety risk assessments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
Mental Health Services
Job
Mental Health Manager-Licensed
Schedule
Full-time
Minimum Salary
88,068.00
Median Salary
110080.00
Job Posting
Jun 17, 2026