We're Hiring: Clinical Director Children's Community Residential

Location: Bancroft's Welsh Campus - Mt Laurel NJ

Employment Type:Full-Time-in person

Department: Child Community Clinical

Are you looking for a new professional challenge? Do you want to build a fulfilling
career with real purpose? Join Bancroft, one of the region’s largest nonprofit human
services organizations. Here, you’ll be supported by coworkers who are committed to
one another, and who strive toward one mission and purpose.

As the Clinical Director, you will oversee the assessment, development, and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals served within our Children’s Community Residential Program. In this leadership role, you will also coordinate behavioral and other clinical services, ensure high-quality training and mentorship of staff in program delivery, and serve as a dedicated advocate for the children and young adults in our care.

• Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to staff regarding the effective development and implementation of ISP and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), as needed, for persons served;
• Ensures timeliness of the ISP process, including IDTs and monthly program reports. Ensures the professionalism and completion of all documentation as required;
• Works with Operations Director to ensure proper staffing in accordance with levels of support, therapeutic needs, Annex A and program descriptions;
• Monitors clinical resource availability and makes recommendations to fill unmet needs;
• Conducts regular staff meetings and attends Program management meetings to promote a constant flow information, open discussions, knowledge sharing, and to ensure staff are well-informed;
• Attends Operation management meetings, external conferences, family conferences, etc., to both obtain and share information;
• Directly manages the ongoing job performance of direct reports; develops and communicates performance goals, completes performance evaluations within established timeframes; provides feedback, develops and takes action on performance improvement plans, and determines and implements disciplinary action as needed;
• When applicable, ensures on-call and rotational support to effectively manage a 24 hour/7 day a week program for persons served.

Education & Experience:
Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field plus a minimum of two years of supervisory experience required.
PhD in a related discipline desirable. Prior training and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and eligibility for
certification by the BACB highly preferred.

Special Skills:
Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form required. Effective and proven leadership
and management skills required, as well as flexibility and adaptability. Basic math skills required. Effective
interpersonal and organizational skills, a strong desire to work with neurologically-challenged individuals required,
and the ability to implement crisis intervention techniques required. Operative knowledge of MS Office Word and
Excel spreadsheets preferred. Attainment of CPR, First Aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and Medication
certification within first 90 days of employment required. Valid driver’s license required in incumbent’s legal name
and current address with no provisional restrictions. Minimum 18 years of age required.

An incumbent in this position who has graduated from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree in
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Social Work, Recreation, Art, Dance, Music,
Physical Education, Nutrition, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology or related Human
Services field of study AND possesses at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental
disabilities or brain injuries may function as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP).

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.  

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential.  To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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