Our client is seeking a Clinical Director for a preschool day treatment center serving children ages 3-5 with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including autism spectrum disorders. Their innovative 12-month integrated educational and clinical model emphasizes collaboration, play, sensory integration, and family engagement to foster growth and resilience.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to lead a clinical program. In partnership with the Program Director, the Clinical Director will oversee all clinical services, supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the interdisciplinary team in delivering trauma-informed, child-centered care. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young children with complex needs, demonstrates strong leadership skills, and has a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices and developmental therapies.
**Must have at least 5 years of experience working with children with high needs and At least 3 years of supervisory and management experience **
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead and oversee the clinical operations in accordance with NY State and OMH regulations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across licensed social workers, psychologists, and creative arts therapists.
– Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency policies and electronic health records systems.
– Provide training, supervision, and professional development for clinical staff and support staff.
– Collaborate with educational and clinical leadership to support daily program operations and uphold the agency’s mission.
– Facilitate weekly clinical team meetings and monthly interdisciplinary meetings including speech, occupational, and physical therapists.
– Conduct performance evaluations and oversee supervision for clinical staff and interns/externs.
– Ensure all contractual and regulatory compliance is met and maintain program standards.
– Participate in the intake process for new referrals and review student progress for appropriate placements.
– Co-facilitate caregiver support and psychoeducation groups.
– Support or lead specialized groups and may carry a caseload as needed.
– Supervise behavior support teams and develop policies to enhance program effectiveness.
– Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
– Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) with current licensure in NY.
– Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience working with children with high needs, including trauma, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders.
– At least 3 years of supervisory and management experience.
– Strong knowledge of OMH regulations and familiarity with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) preferred.
– Deep commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based, and attachment-based approaches.
– Experience with behavior modification, DIR Floor time, play therapy, and sensory-based interventions a plus.
– Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
– Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
– Proficient in general computer skills and electronic health record systems.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts,
