Clinical Director - San Antonio

The Bair Foundation is looking for a CLINICAL DIRECTOR in TEXAS!

The Bair Foundation is a non-profit, social service ministry looking to recruit candidates who have a passion for serving families and children and who exhibit our core values of Caring, Helping, Dedication and Teamwork. If this sounds like you, we look forward to viewing your application!

This position can be based out of any of our Texas offices:  Dallas, San Antonio, Lubbock, Tyler, Amarillo, or Harlingen.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K Traditional and ROTH
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that abuse and neglect concerns are appropriately reported and immediate actions are taken to ensure client safety.
• Ensure client safety through regular supervision of staff, documentation review, and direct observation of service provision.
• Oversee resolution of incidents. This would include the development and monitoring of safety plans and completing documentation that mitigates high risk behaviors.
• Supervise and support staff to assure that services are in accordance with program description.
• Assure the implementation of all applicable state regulations, contract requirements, COA requirements and The Bair Foundation’s policies and procedures for the office.
• Make sure that documentation clearly delineates service provisions and supports the client’s current level of care/medical necessity.
• Supervise the care, planning, and progress of clients along with ensuring the client service plan meets regulatory and The Bair Foundation’s model of care requirements.
• Become proficient with The Bair Foundation’s model of care.  Responsible for ensuring all service providers under your direction are also proficient in the model of care and service provision.
• Become certified in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS), if applicable.
• Conduct evaluations of staff and make appropriate recommendations to report to State Director. 
• Implement progressive discipline plans and/or terminations.
• Develop budgets to assure office is operating without financial loss.
• Maintain relationships with referral agencies regarding current clients.
• Ensure program growth/productivity goals are met and be responsible for all program outcomes.
• Responsible for ensuring effective discharge planning and follow up support is provided to children and families after placement.
• Accept referrals and complete intake process, if necessary.
• Provide on-call support; which includes responding to emergency situations after hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Three years of full-time experience in a residential child-care operation or as a conservatorship caseworker or foster adoptive home development worker for the department.  The experience must be in conducting assessments, service planning or case management duties.
• Independent license preferred