What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Integration position at Families Flourish Northeast, Inc.?
**To Apply please email Bcottrell@familiesflourishne.org with a Resume and Cover Letter**
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Status: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt
Position Summary
The Director of Clinical Integration provides leadership for the development, integration, and sustainability of Families Flourish Northeast's family-centered continuum of care for pregnant and parenting women affected by substance use disorders and their children. The Director leads clinical integration, regional network development, and residential program readiness while building effective partnerships among healthcare, behavioral health, recovery, housing, family support, early childhood, public health, payer, and community organizations throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Key Responsibilities
• Clinical Integration and Continuum of Care: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a coordinated, trauma-informed, and family-centered continuum of care. Develop standardized referral pathways, intake and clinical triage protocols, care coordination practices, transition planning, and systems that support continuity before, during, and after residential treatment.
• Regional Partnerships and Network Development: Lead the development and maintenance of collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, recovery agencies, Family Resource Centers, housing providers, state agencies, healthcare payers, and community organizations. Develop partnership agreements, clarify organizational roles, and strengthen coordination across New Hampshire and Vermont.
• Residential Program Development: Lead development of the clinical and operational framework for FFNE's family-centered residential treatment program. Develop clinical workflows, policies, protocols, and integrated family programming consistent with applicable licensing requirements, ASAM standards, evidence-based practice, and the needs of mothers and children. Advise the Executive Director regarding staffing, implementation readiness, and program launch.
• Collaborative Governance and Implementation: Convene and facilitate the Clinical Advisory Council, Co-Design Council, and other assigned collaborative initiatives. Establish workplans and follow-up processes, document recommendations, manage assigned implementation activities, and present proposed organizational actions to the Executive Director.
• Quality Improvement, Evaluation, and Sustainability: Oversee performance measures, data collection, reporting, evaluation activities, and continuous quality improvement. Coordinate reimbursement readiness and payer engagement; support grant implementation, compliance, and reporting; and contribute to strategies that sustain the continuum of care and residential program.
• Organizational Leadership and Representation: Serve as a member of FFNE's leadership team and advise the Executive Director on clinical integration, partnership development, program readiness, and related strategic matters. Supervise assigned staff, consultants, interns, and project teams. Represent FFNE with partners, funders, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, nursing, public health, healthcare administration, or a closely related clinical or health field.
Licensure: Current, unrestricted New Hampshire licensure as an LADC, MLADC, or qualified mental health professional licensed by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, or eligibility to obtain a license that meets applicable New Hampshire substance use disorder residential treatment requirements within six months of hire. The employee must maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position.
Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, maternal and child health, integrated care, healthcare, public health, or nonprofit program leadership. At least two years of relevant experience in substance use disorder treatment or behavioral health services is required. Experience leading complex initiatives and developing partnerships across multiple organizations or sectors is also required.
Additional Information
• The Director reports directly to the Executive Director and participates as a member of FFNE's leadership team.
• This position requires a combination of remote, community-based, and facility-based work. Regular in-person meetings and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities are required based on organizational and program needs.
• Travel throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, with occasional travel elsewhere in northern New England, is required.
Salary Range: Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications