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Clinical Director 4-2026

Hourchildren.org

Astoria, NY

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Adobe Director, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Childcare, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Facilities, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer/Client Research, Diversity, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Leadership, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Regulatory Requirements, Service Delivery, Set Goals, Special Needs, Staff Training, Substance Abuse Treatment, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Astoria, NY
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1 day ago
Position Title: Clinical Director 4-2026 Location: NY, Long Island City Shift: Days Description: Title: Clinical Director Reports to: Senior Director of Programs Status: Full-time Work Schedule: M-F, Flexible (some evenings and weekends required) Salary: $90,000 per year Job summary Hour Children (HC) is an organization founded to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives. Hour Children provides compassionate and comprehensive services that approach work in an anti-discriminatory, inclusive environment and are committed to HC's standards of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position oversees psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, and counseling skills of counselors serving individuals identified as women residing in HC's ten residences. Supervise the mental health team and residential staff, provide clinical support and treatment oversight, and develop new services/programs to meet the needs of HC clients. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide holistic individual and group supervision to the clinical staff, including child and family therapists, counselors, case managers, and house managers Coordinate intake interviews, screening, assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, advocacy, and referrals in conjunction with HC clinical community and correctional facility staff Provide clinical expertise, staff supervision, and training to treatment and administrative staff Ensure that there is adequate staff coverage for case management and the counseling team Facilitate clinical case conference meetings and multidisciplinary team intake meetings Work with staff to facilitate gender-responsive and trauma-informed group programming such as Seeking Safety, Beyond Anger and Violence, Circle of Safety, Parenting Journey, Beyond Trauma, and Women of Color-focused groups. Review clinical records, assess client progress, and provide collaborative input concerning treatment activities (behavioral, academic, therapeutic, and psychiatric) Collaborate with in-house and community resources to ensure seamless integration of services, particularly for those with acute and complex needs Work closely with the development department and executive staff to manage and evaluate client data and to complete reporting Promote consistent client engagement and retention in mental health, housing, and other services to address barriers to housing facility Facilitate mediation, case conferences, and house meetings, as needed Monitor client charting documentation according to agency standards, such as court reports, client case notes, service plans, and any documentation needed for timely service delivery Assist with developing policies, processes, procedures, and systems that meet regulatory requirements of the mental/behavioral health services Attend internal staff meetings, as well as related external meetings and trainings with resource partners Actively engage in complex problem solving, professional learning, collaboration, conflict resolution, and relationship building. Perform additional department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor, the Senior Director of Programs, Chief Impact & Program Officer, or Executive Director. Supervision: • Conduct 1-to-1 and group meetings with members of your team regularly (weekly/bi-weekly). Update the performance goals, accomplishments, notes, and feedback to the Senior Director of Programs • Troubleshoot difficult resident cases; intervene and directly assist in special needs cases. • Document interactions and communications with and on behalf of residents in AWARDS. Qualifications and Requirements: Serve as part of a dynamic, collaborative leadership team focused on advancing HC's mission and values Licensed in NYS - LCSW, LMHC, Excellent verbal and written communication skills 5 years of experience supervising staff serving justice-impacted populations who have experienced complex trauma. Preferred experience centering individuals identified as women Excellent time management and verbal and written communication skills. Experience with CAPS and AWARDS prioritized. Familiar with evidence-based treatment models such as CBT, MI, DBT, TF-CBT. Must be able to deliver services in a culturally sensitive manner, centering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion Must be able to work independently and as part of a team Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs Experience with navigating public benefits, substance abuse treatment systems, and/or supportive housing programs Training in trauma-informed care, person-centered documentation, and case planning preferred. Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the population EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category: Programs Position Requirements: Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Req Number: PRO-26-00005 Location: III HC Main Office About the Organization: Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, we support families during a mother's incarceration and help families get back on their feet upon release. We do this by providing housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services. Compensation details: 90000-90000 Yearly Salary PI19511b733265-25448-407528265c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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