Clinical Director of Day Treatment Services

Position Overview

Hours: This is an exempt (salaried) position with an expectation of maintaining a regular in-office presence Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. While this schedule serves as the standard, we value and support reasonable flexibility to meet both organizational needs and individual circumstances.

Salary

The starting salary is $71,000 annually, but is subject to increase based on experience and education.

Position Overview

The Clinical Director of Day Treatment Services coordinates and supervises all aspects of the mental health (MH), speech (SLP), and occupational therapy (OT) treatment within the Day Treatment program to ensure quality and effective therapeutic care is provided. The Children’s Place Day Treatment program is a seven-classroom comprehensive program for young children who have experienced multiple adverse events, serving children aged 5 years and younger. The Clinical Director of Day Treatment Services ensures services are high quality, ethical, equitable, and trauma-responsive while supporting staff growth, well-being, and professional excellence. This position works in close partnership with the Early Education Director to provide operational leadership for the multidisciplinary Day Treatment team.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Current Missouri clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, or equivalent)
• Approved clinical supervisor in discipline
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in program leadership and supervision of clinical professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)
• Trained in Reflective Supervision
• Experience working with young children and caregivers impacted by trauma