at National Youth Advocate Program in Matteson, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Summary
The Clinical Director for the State of IL, assists the Executive Directors, Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Supervisors to promote the NYAP mission, visions, and values while providing case consultation and clinical support to psychiatry services and therapeutic teams across statewide programs.Working At NYAP
+ NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
+ Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
+ Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
+ 22 Days Off Each Year!
+ Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
+ Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Work Anniversary Trips!
+ Peace leave
+ Flexible schedule
+ Mileage Reimbursement
RESPONSIBILITIES The Clinical Director will perform duties including, but not limited to:+ Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
+ Advocate on behalf of youth and youth services systems in individual and system advocacy. Promote and assist the Executive Directors in developing innovative treatment programs and treatment foster care service delivery systems to better serve the youth and families.
+ Promote and assist the Executive Director in developing quality training programs related to the professional growth and development of the agency.
+ Build collaborative partnerships with treatment foster care, and clinical teams that promotes best practices or interventions and strategies for clinical practice founded in evidence-based research and practice.
+ Provide case consultation and clinical support to the psychiatry services and treatment teams.
+ Assist in the submission of grant request proposals for current and new programs.
+ Provide case consultation and clinical support to the treatment teams.
+ Provide and Analyze clinical supervision and professional development processes for opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency across the state.
+ Present workshops at conferences on NYAP relevant treatment services.
+ Assist in enhancing the clinical treatment delivery of the services for youth throughout NYAP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS+ Master’s degree in social work, mental health counselling, or related behavioral/human services.
+ Minimum of 8 years’ experience in behavioral since, split between treatment services, training, and supervisory services.
+ Valid Independent license (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
+ Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
OTHER SKILLS+ Excellent customer service and communication skills
+ Work well independently and as a team member
+ Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
+ Openness to working non-traditional hours as needed.
+ Strong leadership skills with an ability to motive, mentor and inspire staff.
+ Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
We encourage you to apply here:
www.nyap.org/employment
NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of their title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org.
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Who we areWho We Are:
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.
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