Clinical Director

The full-time Clinical Director position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of New Beginnings Counseling Center’s community clinic—a traineeship program designed for psychology graduate students and post-master’s level clinicians to complete their practicum and/or associateship in pursuit of becoming licensed psychotherapists and psychologists. The Clinical Director also oversees the Life Skills Parenting and Education Program.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to staffing the counseling center, clinically and administratively supervising the volunteer counselor trainees and associates, serving as liaison to outside volunteer clinical supervisors, evaluating staff and counselor performance, providing weekly training seminars to the counselors, coordinating the agency’s monthly staff meetings to include selecting in-service presenters and clinical trainers, developing and maintaining local and state-wide graduate school and university partnerships, as well as representing New Beginnings Counseling Center in the community. In addition, the Clinical Director shares responsibility for developing, planning and implementing strategies for program continuation and growth. This position also provides clinical consultation to the Executive Director when necessary. The ideal candidate will be clinically astute with extensive experience in the behavioral health care field with a nurturing demeanor and proven ability to provide a safe space for learning. Must also have the ability to think strategically, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills.

The Clinical Director will:

• Supervise and oversee all aspects of the Counseling Center.
• Evaluate existing contract compliance, monitoring and reporting to ensure all goals are being met
• Project, develop, and monitor revenue streams.
• Work effectively with staff to maintain efficient and effective protocols and processes.
• Manage hiring needs, clinical supervision, performance evaluations for volunteer counselors and staff, scheduling, promotion, corrective action of volunteer counselors and staff
• Develop, plan and implement strategies to manage program growth and ensure self-funding and sustainability of the program
• Regularly review and recommend changes in program services to meet client needs with particular emphasis on services for underserved populations, oversight of program evaluation and quality assurance functions for clinic including assessment of applicable legal and professional requirements and monitoring treatment plans for clients.
• Ensure program compliance for grant funding to include accuracy of quarterly reporting.
• Work with other members of the management team to assure successful communication and coordination between all New Beginnings’ programs, and participate in strategic planning efforts
• Provide clinical onboarding to each new volunteer counselor and ongoing training as needed to promote high-standards of competency
• Oversee ongoing rotation of curriculum-based groups offered at the clinic, along with ensuring that the Life Skills Parenting and Education Program groups are continuous and well-attended
• Recruit volunteer counselors and clinical supervisors, conducting outreach and maintaining working relationships with graduate school administrators
• Represent the Counseling Center professionally, both internally and in the community

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD or PhD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California with the required number of years to be a supervisor.
• Non-profit or for-profit program management experience, including staff supervision, and clinical supervision.
• Proven experience understanding how to generate revenues for clinical services.
• Experience with Medi-Cal credentialing and documentation or a willingness and ability to learn.
• Current knowledge of the major theoretical orientations, modalities, techniques and practices used in the fields of psychotherapy and psychological assessment.
• If licensed at the Masters level, a willingness to educate yourself about pre-and-post licensing and supervision requirements at the Doctoral level.
• If licensed at the Doctoral level, a willingness to educate yourself about pre-and-post licensing and supervision requirements at the Masters level.
• Experience and confidence identifying and implementing evidence based practices.
• Experience and an interest in working in community mental health and with low-income and other vulnerable populations, e.g., unhoused population.
• Experience successfully managing crisis situations.
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed and/or to be reachable for off-hour crises.
• Experience with program development, evaluation, solid organizational skills, and public speaking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially using Word, Excel and customized electronic health records systems.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a multi-cultural, community-based organization.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA law.
• Understanding of the Agency’s mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances.
• Employment contingent upon clear fingerprint and criminal history record and background check.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with people from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic/cultural backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation, valid California Driver’s License with a clear driving record and proof of insurance.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday @ 9-6 pm. Applicants are encouraged to maintain a private practice, teach, or pursue other outside professional interests in addition to this position. Work hours are Monday – Friday, 9-6 although there will be some occasional night-time and/or weekend hours to attend to clinical crises and/or attend community events, and/or to manage any emergent issues. Starting salary is $90,000 – $105,000 annually, DOE with medical, dental and vision benefits provided, 403b contribution and matching, as well as other benefits and very generous paid time off. Position begins asap.

Send resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to hr@sbnbcc.org. If we feel you are a good match for the position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview as soon as possible. Thank you for your application!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ancestry; national origin; religion/creed; sex/sexual orientation; gender; gender identity/expression, transition; political affiliation or beliefs; disability, medical condition, generic information, marital status; military/veteran status; pregnancy and conditions related thereto.; or any other characteristic protected by law (as defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act — Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.