Clinical Associate Director - Kids Above All

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