Director Of Children'S Clinical Services

Director Of Children'S Clinical Services

Salary Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve.

At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

We back that commitment with meaningful benefits. Full-time employees receive fully covered health insurance premiums — no cost to you for your own coverage. Coverage is also available to dependents at a cost. Additionally, clinical and medical staff are eligible for student loan reimbursement through our HRSA-approved site designation, making Nexus an exceptional opportunity for those carrying the weight of graduate or professional school debt.

If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you.

The Director of Children's Clinical Services oversees the assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of clinical services for children s role involves providing trauma-informed care to children impacted by parental substance use, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the holistic well-being of each child. The coordinator will also advocate for the needs of children within the agency, offer direct clinical services, and work with external partners to facilitate comprehensive care.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child development, trauma-informed care, and family systems, with the ability to foster a supportive and healing environment for both children and families.

Client Assessment and Treatment Planning:

• Conduct clinical assessments of children to identify emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for children in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including mothers, counselors, therapists, case managers, and the PPWC program director.

Assessment and Data Reporting:

• Evaluate and select appropriate clinical assessment tools to accurately measure the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of children affected by parental substance use.
• Ensure the selected assessments are evidence-based, age-appropriate, and aligned with best practices in trauma-informed care.
• Regularly review and update assessment tools to ensure they remain relevant and effective for the children's population served.
• Administer comprehensive clinical assessments to evaluate the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of children impacted by substance use in the family.
• Collect and track data related to children's progress, treatment outcomes, and overall well-being as part of the facility's outcome measurement process.
• Analyze and report key outcome measures to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with grant requirements and to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the facility's data management systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all legal standards.

Service Coordination and Case Management:

• Coordinate services and care for children, ensuring access to therapy, educational support, developmental services, and other appropriate resources.
• Facilitate referrals to external agencies, such as mental health services or specialized medical care.
• Ensure continuity of care for children during and after their mothers' treatment, assisting with reintegration into home and school settings.

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