What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri?
The Clinical Director, of The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri (CAC), will provide clinical leadership and supervision for mental health staff, interns, and contracted therapists while ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services tailored to children and families impacted by abuse and trauma.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Supervision & Staff Development
- Provide regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and professional development opportunities.
- Support therapists in building skills in trauma-focused and child-centered treatment models.
- Ensure all staff and contracted therapists maintain appropriate licensure, training, and continuing education.
- Oversee caseload management to ensure timely and effective care.
- Develop, implement, and monitor clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide supervision and oversight for all staff within the Therapy Department.
Program Development & Quality Assurance
- Develop and enhance therapeutic programming to meet community and client needs.
- Monitor outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Ensure compliance with national accreditation standards, state regulations, and ethical guidelines.
- ·Oversee therapeutic services to ensure program activities fulfill grant obligations and reporting criteria.
- Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation and case files for accuracy and completeness.
Direct Services (as needed)
- Provide direct therapy services to children and families when appropriate, modeling best practices.
- Conduct assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
- Support crisis intervention and safety planning when needed.
Collaboration & Community Engagement
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (law enforcement, child protection, prosecutors, medical staff) to coordinate care for children and families.
- Act as a liaison with external providers, schools, and community partners.
- Participate in community outreach, trainings, and awareness initiatives related to child trauma and abuse.
- Develop and maintain relationships with universities to strengthen the CAC’s intern recruitment and outreach efforts.
Agency Leadership
- Attend and participate in agency Leadership Team meetings.
- Attend and participate in agency staff meetings.
- Attend and participate in agency board meetings, as needed.
Administrative & Strategic Duties
- Assist in grant writing, reporting, and program evaluation.
- Contribute to strategic planning to expand and strengthen clinical services.
- Manage departmental budget and resource allocation for clinical programs.
Experience/Qualifications:
Licensed (LCSW or LPC) practitioner holding a master's degree in counseling, psychology or social worker required. Minimum 2 years providing therapy with a training in a trauma focused evidenced-based modality. Approved provider in insurance panel(s) a plus.
Benefits include: 14 paid holidays, Simple IRA contribution, generous PTO and more.
The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Wentzville, MO 63385 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wentzville, MO 63385: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,000 - $70,000