Director

Work collaboratively with the Executive Director to ensure the delivery of quality mental and physical health services in the schools and at Youth & Family Centers Plan and direct all clinical mental health services of the department following established standards of care, best practices, applicable laws, and district policies and procedures. Develop and implement a comprehensive, consistent, strategic clinical mental health plan across the school and clinic-based teams, including client referral, intake, screening, assessment, waiting list, and crisis intervention processes. Effectively oversee clinical documentation and utilization of the electronic medical record system (EMR), school- and clinic-based processes and protocols, clinical behavioral health assessments, and clinical staff training. Direct the Alcohol and Drug Intervention Program that includes increasing awareness, expanding prevention, facilitating intervention, and promoting recovery for substance use and abuse among district youth. Work collaboratively with the department leadership team in the development and implementation of a comprehensive professional development plan for clinical staff within the department, ensuring all staff members are current with their CEU's, and trainings are consistent among all mental health providers. Liaison across departments within the district, specifically between Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Student Engagement, and MultiTiered Systems of Support (MTSS), to ensure a continuum of mental health services for students. Represent and promote Mental Health Services through community and professional partnerships, collaborative projects, and other activities to enhance client services and program operations. Foster and sustain the partnership with Parkland Health Hospital System and other physical health partners at Youth & Family Center locations. Supervise the management of all school-based clinic facilities and related projects. Create relevant mental health resources and department collateral for internal and external partners, including district staff, parents, students, and community stakeholders. Select, train, and supervise managerial staff and establish productivity protocols for managers, teams, and clinicians. Perform all other duties as assigned. Required Master's degree from from an accredited college or university, Psychology, Social Work or other Mental Health studies Doctoral degree from from an accredited college or university, Psychology, Social Work or other Mental Health studies preferred Required 5 years of experience. Experience in school setting preferred Possession of a professional mental health license (LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, LPC- LPC-S, LSSP, LP) is required. Strong understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, and Medicaid billing. Competence in leadership and consultation skills, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group counseling modalities. Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary and community partnerships. Demonstrated success working with students and staff in an educational learning environment Character and personality to relate effectively with racially and ethnically diverse staff, students, and families.