Clinical Program Director
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Description
Clinical Program Director
Benefits/Perks
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and fully licensed Clinical Program Director to oversee and lead all clinical programs within our organization. This individual will be responsible for the overall development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of programs and the staff who provide services, including a team of social workers.
The Clinical Program Director will ensure that programs operate effectively, meet established service goals, and adhere to applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies. This role will provide clinical guidance and supervision to program staff, support staff development, and identify opportunities to enhance existing programs and develop new services to meet the needs of the individuals and communities served.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with experience in program development, staff supervision, and service delivery who is committed to maintaining high-quality programs and supporting the professional growth of the team.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical programs within the organization.
- Supervise, guide, and support program staff, including social workers and other personnel involved in program service delivery.
- Oversee the implementation, coordination, and effectiveness of programs to ensure services meet established goals and standards.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to staff to promote quality service delivery and adherence to professional standards.
- Ensure programs comply with applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, ethical standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Monitor program documentation, case records, and reporting requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, and evaluation of program staff.
- Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development for social workers and other program team members.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate new programs and initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve existing services.
- Establish program objectives, monitor outcomes, and implement improvements to strengthen program effectiveness.
- Provide guidance in addressing program-related challenges, staff performance concerns, and service delivery issues.
- Maintain communication and collaboration among program staff and organizational leadership to support consistent, effective service delivery.
- Stay informed of changes in applicable regulations, clinical practices, and professional standards relevant to the organization's programs.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
- Previous experience in clinical program leadership, program management, or staff supervision preferred.
- Experience supervising social workers and overseeing multiple clinical programs strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, professional ethics, documentation standards, and confidentiality requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate clinical programs.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide guidance, support, and professional development to program staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related documentation systems.
- Ability to manage multiple program priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to changing program needs.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills.
- Commitment to ethical practice, quality service delivery, and continuous program improvement.