Director, Counseling

Director Of Clinical Leadership

Position Summary :

The Director, in addition to their regular clinical duties, is responsible for the management of their regions, Counseling programming and clinical development. The Director supervises, mentors, and coaches team members while modeling and upholding Westside's values. The Director ensures the consistent implementation and effective management of clinical policies and procedures. The Director is responsible for the clinical performance, outcomes, and productivity of the Speech team. This position will be expected to carry a small caseload and conduct evaluations as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Supervises the implementation of counseling programs and coordinates the day-to-day operations within their region and clinics
• Mentors, supervises and manages up to 10 therapists in given region, providing clinical and professional support
• Conducts end of year performance reviews for direct reports in region
• Support all therapist within their region via mentorship and training for children on their caseload
• Lead monthly team meetings with each clinic's counseling team
• Participate in interclinic counseling team meetings and cross-discipline regional meetings
• Facilitate collaboration between counseling and other disciplines
• Conduct regular 1 : 1 meetings and check-ins with counseling team leads individually to help maintain productivity, reduce team burn-out, and optimize team morale
• Liaison between the counseling team, clinic managers and directors and is responsible to communicate any changes in procedures and discipline guidelines to his / her assigned team
• Establishes staffing needs and schedules ensuring there is adequate staffing in the clinic
• Monitors and ensures staff assigned to clinical programs meet the productivity requirements budgeted for respective positions
• Identifies productivity trends and collaborates with clinical leaders to problem solve
• Stays up to date on current clinical procedures and protocols
• Conducts interviews of prospective candidates in their assigned region
• Hires, evaluates and supervises clinical staff
• Oversees onboarding of new therapists in region, creates and manages onboarding schedule in collaboration with clinic manager
• Conducts offboarding interviews with direct reports
• Evaluates needs and recommends opportunities for business development and expansion
• Conduct regular 1 : 1 meetings and check-ins with counseling team members to enhance engagement, maintain productivity, reduce team burn-out, and optimize team morale
• Oversees productivity and CPT code use for the counseling team
• Conducts end of year performance reviews for direct reports in region
• Perform initial evaluations of client needs
• Conduct observations, implement long-term and short-term interventions, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide detailed documentation and records of evaluations and treatments
• Provide support and advice to the child's parents about every angle of their care that has to do with the therapy needs of the child
• Maintain targeted caseload of 11-13 therapy hours per week

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This is a full-time position. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Paid Time Off; Sick Time; and a robust Employee Assistance Program.