Clinical Manager (Family Therapy)

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth.   

The Clinical Manager is responsible for clinical best practices, in conjunction with the Program Director and the Senior Level Executive and will oversee day-to-day activities associated with providing intensive in-home services. The Clinical Manager also supervises therapists and the integrated case manager; performing all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with DCCCA policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing, and following up on work, including documentation; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving other problems.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises in-home therapists and the integrated case managers
• Responsible for clinical best practices, in conjunction with the management team
• Oversees the day-to-day activities associated with providing the intensive in-home services
• Facilitates team members in skill development and to become familiar with contract requirements
• Accepts and screens referrals and makes case assignments
• May carry a caseload as necessary
• Assists the Program Director in hiring and training staff
• Provides 24 hour, 7 days a week support to staff and remains available during crisis situations

• Master’s level license by the BSRB is required; clinical licensure is preferred
• Master’s degree in social work or related field is required
• Must have two or three years of prior experience in behavioral health or children/family services; personal experience with addictions treatment is preferred
• Minimum of two- or three-years supervisory experience required
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, reference checks and drug screening