Director of Children Services

Director of Children Programs

Salary: $105,000 to $115,000 per year

Schedule:

Full-Time | 37.5 hours/week

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

* Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

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• Mission
  - Aligned:
  You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
• Ally:
  You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
• Solution Orientated:
  You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
• Time Management:
  You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

The Director is responsible for both the administrative oversight and clinical leadership of the Center’s Children’s programs. This includes managing the Children's General Outpatient and Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOS).

• Provide administrative oversight or delegate responsibilities to Team Leaders and Directors for program management, service delivery, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ensure the performance of program staff is consistently monitored to achieve positive outcomes for clients and families.
• Participate in the NMH Administrator-on-Call system to address urgent issues and provide support as needed.
• Translate the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals into actionable plans, driving organizational change and growth.

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including therapists, educators, and support staff.
• Facilitate staff in setting and achieving work goals, and implement a performance tracking system for programs, departments, and individuals.
• Mentor, train, and evaluate staff to maintain high standards of care and foster professional development.
• Motivate and guide staff towards goal attainment, encourage cooperative working relationships, and develop leadership potential through coaching and mentoring.

• Manage and resolve conflicts constructively to minimize impacts on service delivery, financial viability, and staff morale.

• Assist Team Leaders and intake clinical staff in decision-making processes based on clinical practice guidelines for client admissions or referrals to alternative services.

• Represent NMH at statewide and community forums, including RICCMHO and BHDDH, to advocate for the organization and its programs.

• Develop, implement, and manage high acuity programs tailored to children with complex…