Clinical Director

Project Patch, a licensed and accredited behavioral residential treatment facility located in the picturesque Garden Valley, Idaho, is currently seeking a Clinical Director.

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation reimbursement
• monthly student loan repayment assistance.
  • Qualified individuals can receive up to $5,250 in tax-free student loan repayment annually and may be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
• $15 Monthly Full Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance,
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off

Project Patch is a faith-based Adolescent Residential Treatment Center licensed by the state of Idaho and accredited by The Joint Commission. *Nestled in the charming Garden Valley, Idaho along the banks of the Payette River, just an hour North of Boise*

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision for all therapists and therapist interns, including clinical supervision hours.
• Oversee all clinical records and therapy sessions.
• Lead weekly treatment team meetings.
• Ensure adequate therapist coverage in scheduling, including on-call coverage, and plan for periods of absences.
• Handle occasional phone inquiries/concerns from parents/guardians.
• Facilitate monthly psychiatric medication management appointments.
• Liaise with psychiatric providers when needed.
• Ensure program fidelity and adherence to therapy models such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention.
• Plan and organize at least two Parent Weekends per year.
• Conduct evaluations and competencies for therapists as required.
• Provide on-call administrative/therapist assistance after hours.
• Organize Home Leave Schedule.
• Communicate with the insurance billing team when necessary.
• Review applications and conduct interviews for prospective clients.
• Work with the Admissions Director in conducting the intake of new clients.
• Provide feedback to psychiatric medication monitor on clients' progress, including medication management.
• Communicate with medical professionals.
• Manage a small caseload of clients initially to learn and understand the program journey.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients and youth mentors through periodic participation in daily activities.
• Support youth mentors as needed.
• Attend dorm staffing meetings.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities.
• Ensure fidelity of the Steps to Success Program by providing psycho-educational information and modeling.
• Maintain open and appropriate lines of communication.
• Promote and abide by policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ensure the care, welfare, safety, and security of the clients.
• Occasionally travel for networking and leadership development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual de-escalation and containment training.
• Complete CPR/First Aid training every two years.
• Complete Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner training.
• Maintain a minimum requirement of 20 hours of ongoing training annually.
• Encourage spiritual growth in clients by living a life consistent with Christian principles.

Project Patch is a non-profit Christian-based residential treatment center for adolescents aged 12-17. Children attend our program because they are starting to make unhealthy decisions, and community-based interventions have not been successful. Our program is licensed by the State of Idaho as a Child Residential Treatment program for up to 40 clients and employs 40 staff.

If you are you looking for the next step in your life's mission, we may be just the place for you! We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents to apply. Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the position.

• Compassionate
• Organized
• Monitor compliance with legal guidelines
• Scheduling
• Recruit employees
• Coordinate and supervise staff
• LCPC,
• LCSW
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
• Performance evaluations
• Quality management
• Communication
• Organizing clinical records
• Staff Management