Clinical Associate Director - Kids Above All
Chicago, IL 60631
About the Job
Kids Above All is seeking a Clinical Associate Director to join our Counseling Solutions team, located in Chicago, IL office.
Job Summary: Under supervision of Program Director, this position will provide training/coaching, support and supervision for the Counseling Solutions staff. The Counseling Solutions Associate Director may also provide clinical services/support for clients as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise, support, and provide backup to assigned Counseling Solutions staff in their work with children, families, Juvenile Court, DCFS, schools, and other collateral agencies and individuals.
- Oversee staff working within the schools and Elgin office.
- Expand counseling services into other interested school districts
- Plan and schedule weekly support/team meetings for staff.
- Facilitate Monthly individual supervision to staff: provide directives, guidance, coaching, and delegate responsibilities
- Provide Weekly Individual and Group Supervision for interns
- Collaborate with the Director in the development and delivery of the training curriculum.
- Collaborate with Managers and Directors from various internal Programs to include clinical topics in their meetings.
- May carry a limited caseload of 5-7 as needed.
- Complete necessary record keeping activities as required for case files, for court papers and collaborators when necessary.
- Oversee and Approve referrals of new clients into the program
- Facilitate/Participate in clinical staffing schedules
- Coach clinical staff through treatment planning
- Collaborate with staff on annual performance evaluations. Implement Performance Improvement Plans as needed
- Maintain job-specific/core competencies (i.e. required trainings, certificates, licensures, CEUs, etc)
- Participate in ongoing training and meet all Agency/Funding/Accrediting requirements.
- Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives and activities.
- Approve bi-weekly hours for payroll; assure hours are accurately documented
- Other duties as assigned to fulfill the mission of the Department and the Agency.
Qualifications:
- Hold a master’s degree from accredited college or university and must have a clinical licensure either a LCSW or LCPC
- History of Reflective Supervision preferred
- Five (5) years’ experience, preferably with a similar client population and at least one (1) year experience as a supervisor
- Ability to coordinate work procedures, assigned duties, and provides written and verbal instructions
- Experience with Medicaid billing/procedures required
Source : Kids Above All