Senior Director of Clinical Services

$2,500 Sign on Bonus ($1,250 paid out at 6 months and $1,250 paid out at 1 year)

About Us:

Lakemary has been a leader in providing individualized services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual/developmental differences. Our distinguished, nationally recognized programs and services touch the lives of more than 450 people and their families from all over the United States.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Director of Clinical Services to join our team. This position works primarily with their clinical team but is an essential part of the children’s senior leadership team and must be able to collaborate well with different departments. The ideal candidate is collaborative, flexible, and committed to evidence-based practices that support client success. This role requires working closely with individuals who may present with mental health and behavioral needs, ensuring therapy approaches are supportive, client-centered, and trauma-informed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision, leadership and direction for the PRTF clinical department, including case load reviews and consultation.
• Demonstrate initiative, reliability, and consistency in treatment approaches that are congruent with the treatment team planning.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with the persons supported and family / guardians
• Act as a resource for community stakeholders and internal teams regarding treatment-related questions or concerns.
• Train therapists as appropriate and/or needed and lead innovative approaches to our clinical work.
• Review and approve reports (progress reports, initial treatment plan, reviews, discharge summaries, etc.).
• Remain current in trends and practices as related to treatment of children with developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Collaborate with Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on diagnostic and treatment issues. 
• Provide support within the PRTF through individual case assignments, group therapy, and/or clinical supervision
• Provide on-call support to supervisory personnel, with mental health related issues

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health related field (social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
• Clinical Licensure in the state of Kansas.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, professionals, and mental health staff

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients with mental health and behavioral needs
• Experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Other Job Details:

• Salary: $85,000- $105,000
• Flexible scheduling with typical schedule 9am-5pm Mon- Fri

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan

Certifications:

Clinical licensed in a mental health profession. Must be licensed in the state of Kansas. Preferred experience with residential treatment and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.

Special Considerations:

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

• For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.