Associate Director of Multidisciplinary Response Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Associate Director of Multidisciplinary Response Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $75,000 – $78,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications LMFT Management 5 years Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Microsoft Office Master’s degree Project management Conflict management Organizational skills Social Work Senior level Leadership Communication skills

Full Job Description Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Multidisciplinary Response is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s multidisciplinary response initiatives. This role oversees teams comprised of diverse professionals—such as clinicians, case managers, law enforcement liaisons, medical personnel, educators, and social service providers—to ensure collaborative, coordinated, and client-centered responses to complex cases involving behavioral health crises, trauma, abuse, problematic sexual behavior (PSB), child trafficking, or other critical needs. The Associate Director fosters interagency collaboration, develops response protocols, ensures compliance with best practices and legal requirements, and leads efforts to enhance outcomes for individuals and families served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

o Oversee the design, development, and implementation of multidisciplinary response programs and services. o Lead the establishment and refinement of protocols, workflows, and standard operating procedures to ensure effective, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices. o Ensure that multidisciplinary responses are consistent with organizational goals, legal standards, and evidence-based models.

Team & Staff Management:

o Supervise multidisciplinary response team leaders and support cross-functional collaboration among clinicians, advocates, law enforcement, and other multidisciplinary professionals. o Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to direct reports and broader teams. o Manage staffing levels to ensure coverage, appropriate case allocation, and team well-being.

Coordination of Services:

o Facilitate high-quality collaboration among participating disciplines during case planning and response activities. o Lead multidisciplinary case conferences and critical incident debriefings as necessary. o Support rapid mobilization and sustained engagement during crises, ensuring the right resources and expertise are deployed.

Partnership & Community Engagement:

o Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies, including child welfare, law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations. o Represent Dee Norton in interagency meetings, task forces, and community coalitions. o Promote public awareness and education around multidisciplinary response practices and systems of care.

Compliance, Quality Assurance, & Risk Management:

o Ensure that all responses meet relevant ethical, legal, and accreditation standards. o Monitor program fidelity to evidence-based practices and make adjustments based on outcomes and evaluation data. o Implement risk management strategies to safeguard clients, staff, and partnering agencies.

Program Development & Evaluation:

o Design and oversee evaluation and continuous improvement activities to measure program impact and effectiveness. o Produce and present program evaluation results for internal and external leadership, funders, and stakeholders. o Assist in grant writing, and manage program-specific budgets and resources.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Law, Health Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in multidisciplinary, cross-systems and/or community work, including at least 3 years in a leadership management role.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis response, child advocacy, behavioral health services, community health, or related fields.

Licensure/Certification:

• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist) preferred for clinically managing cases.
• Specialized certification (e.

g., Certified Child Welfare Specialist, Certified Forensic Interviewer, etc.) are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, systems of care models, and collaborative cross-sector practices.
• Expertise in navigating complex cases involving child abuse, PSB, domestic violence, or critical incident responses.
• Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and virtual collaboration.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in a minimum of 2 public awareness and/or fundraising events annually.
• Abide by and meet all grant requirements and objectives.
• Meet other needs as identified by the Executive Director and/or Leadership Team.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment with frequent field-based activities at community sites, schools, hospitals, or law enforcement agencies.
• May involve responding to critical incidents outside regular business hours (evening and weekends).
• Some local and regional travel required. All Dee Norton team members should be able to demonstrate:

Interpersonal Skills:

Approaches others in a tactful manner; ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly to challenges; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; and remains open to others’ ideas.

Cultural Competency and Humility:

Demonstrates a commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and has a proven track record of working well with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Teamwork:

Works as part of a team with individuals from a variety of disciplines; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Ethics/Professionalism:

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; and upholds organizational values.

Quality:

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Initiative:

Volunteers readily; undertakes professional development activities; and asks for and offers help when needed.

Planning/Organizing:

Ability to work independently; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans.

Adaptability:

Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability:

Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and drive for extended periods.
• Capacity to work in occasionally stressful environments and manage emotional demands associated with crisis response.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Professional development allowance.
• A culture that prioritizes the mental and emotional needs of team members, with access to EAP benefits, including up to 8 counseling sessions per family member, financial planning support, and guidance with legal documents.
• Clinical supervision for licensure (if applicable).

The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center promotes a culturally diverse and culturally competent community response network. The Center strives for diversity regarding gender, age, ethnicity, race, faith and experience among its Board Members, staff and volunteers. Dee Norton abides by all Federal Equal Opportunity guidelines.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person