Assistant Director Of Clinical Services At James Baldwin Academy

Overview

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services aids the Program Director in overseeing day to day program operations to support the delivery of high quality, accessible, and responsive services to clients. The Assistant Director may be assigned direct responsibility for particular program elements, initiatives, or program teams. The Assistant Director provides leadership and professional development to program staff, provides direct support for work with clients and families, and engages effectively with external partners to support client care.

Seneca's James Baldwin Academy is hiring a Assistant Director to guide grades 5-12 students to success no matter what challenges they may be facing. Our leaders collaborate with Classroom Counselors, Special Education Teachers, and School Therapists to foster classrooms where students' therapeutic, behavioral, and academic needs are met. In four small classrooms, the staff provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of particular program content areas or program improvement initiatives, as assigned

• Provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality client care grounded in Seneca's values, guided by the principles of Unconditional Care, and in adherence to relevant governing standards

• Perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination

• Provide direct supervision of program managers, direct care, and administrative support staff, as assigned

• Provide leadership to the program staff team, cultivating a program culture that supports safety, engagement, collaboration, and ongoing learning

• Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners, as requested

• Support the director in management of applicable program facilities to ensure safety and a warm and welcoming environment of care

• Provide oversight of the program budget related to assigned areas and take action to ensure financial sustainability

• Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement

• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training

• This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Master's degree in Social Services / Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

• LCSW, LMFT or LPCC for two years or more, plus the ability to provide clinical supervision

• Prior experience working with children/youth and families with intensive mental health needs

• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy

• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination or an HR-approved medical/religious exemption

PREFERRED

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Schedule

• School based schedule

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM- 5 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when the school needs vary)

• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Staring at $95,594 to $109,594 per year. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications

• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam

• $2000 sign-on bonus for new employees in this position!

• Salary increases each year

• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

• Comprehensive employee benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage

• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance

• 50% paid premiums for dependents

• 403b retirement plan

• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan

• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays, 14 paid school break days

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend

• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington