Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Clinic Director, the Clinic Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Clinic Director in carrying out the day-to-day oversight of all areas of the Adult, Children's, Integrated, and Satellite clinic operations. This is a dynamic position which requires strong administrative and clinical skills. The Clinic Assistant Director will provide oversight, supervision, and guidance to the clinical team and will champion the continued growth of its operations. This position has on-call responsibilities. This exempt position is expected to maintain a regular, full-time work schedule of five (5) days per week and eight (8) hours per day, unless an alternative arrangement is documented and approved by leadership.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides regular supervision and clinical oversight of assigned team members and interns, including training, observation, and performance evaluation. Prepares for and facilitates the operation of the weekly Clinical Risk meeting in collaboration with the operations director. Maintains and completes responsibilities of assigned client caseload including but not limited to treatment plans, progress notes, therapy sessions, and assessments. Manages and conducts clinical intakes for referred clients. Manages all AOT clients and tracking. Manages, reviews, and approves all timesheets and payroll functions. Manages all hospital referrals in collaboration with the intake department. Fields clients concerns and grievances. Interviews, hires, develops and retains high-quality staff. Provides required on-call coverage for the program on nights/weekends/holidays in rotation with the Clinic Director. Completes and submits weekly reports to the director regarding clinic operations. Completes chart audits as needed. Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse towards the people we support. Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities of All FREE Employees Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community. Complies fully with FREE's confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees. Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk. Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours. Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance. Adheres to FREE's standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities of FREE Employees in

Leadership/Management Positions:

Ensures compliance with FREE policies, procedures, and operating standards. Implements a continuous quality improvement process for department services and administrative functions. Assists in the development, implementation and administration of Human Resources policies and programs including compliance with Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action Programs. Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's Degree in mental health counseling, social work, creative arts therapy, or another related field required.

Experience:

Minimum of four (4) years providing individual, group, or family therapy to individuals with mental health needs and experience working with behavioral populations required. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required. Internal and external candidates with less than one year of supervisory experience will need to successfully complete internal management and supervisory skills training within 120 days of hire or transfer into the role. For any candidate with one or more years of supervisory experience, this is highly preferred. Experience providing services to individuals with substance use disorders, children, and youth populations preferred.

Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications:

LMHC-D or LCSW licensure required.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills Strong understanding and practical application of clinical, behavioral, and mental health principles. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Strong time management, leadership, and problem-solving skills Critical thinking and sound judgment skills Strong caseload management skills and efficiency in prioritizing tasks.

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver's License required Ability to be on-call nights/weekends/holidays in rotation with the Clinic Director required. Ability to work a standard, full-time schedule of five (5) days per week and eight (8) hours per day

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed in-person in a clinical setting; some travel to satellite and FREE locations required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours). Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets. Employee might be required to lift/move light items. Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on

FREE. FREE

is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises' affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website www.familyres.org