Child Life Program Director jobs in Lancaster, CA

The Help Group is seeking a dynamic, energetic and experienced Program Director to join our team! The mission of Project Six/The Commons is to assist young people in gaining the comprehensive skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their local school, community and family home. We utilizes a relationship-based treatment model, with evidence-based practice at its core. Its treatment philosophy promotes progress by teaching residents how to develop age-appropriate interpersonal skills that contribute to overall social-emotional, behavioral, and academic improvement. A safe, containing and caring environment focuses on positive ways to engage in relationships. The program is designed to support adolescents by recognizing, rewarding and building upon their strengths while helping them control and eliminate negative behaviors that interfere with learning and leading healthy, productive and satisfying lives.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Must hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology or a Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology, and a California License as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker or MFT. Two years' experience in a supervisory capacity with an adolescent psychiatric population required, as well as experience in individual, group and family psychotherapy and knowledge or experience with behavior management techniques. At least one year of experience designing, implementing and evaluating programs. Strong background in consultation and staff development.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Provide overall clinical and administrative supervision of staff and program, including hiring and providing direct supervision and evaluation to clinical staff and professional consultants  
• Develop and ensure implementation of clinical elements of program and provide for maximal coordination between residential, day care, and day school programs   
• Prepare and monitor program budget, chair interdisciplinary staff meetings and Utilization Review Committee, serve on Quality Assurance Committee, act as liaison between program and Department of Mental Health and ensure program compliance with contract requirements and other prevailing regulations.
•  Act as a liaison between program and Unified School Districts.
• Act as a liaison between program and monitoring agencies. 
• Qualified applicants must also have a valid California Driver License, at least of 3 years’ driving experience, a clean driving record and be insurable for driving by the agency’s insurance company.         

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:

The Help Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.