Treatment Director
Job in
Tomball, Harris County, Texas, 77735, USA
Listing for:
Kismet Residential Treatment Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Summary
The Treatment Director is responsible for the overall treatment program, including clinical responsibility for the management of Kismet’s therapeutic program.
Responsibilities
Provides direction and overall assistance of the treatment programProvides consultation, instruction and direction to other staff, residents, and referral agencies.Interviews residents to assess functioning to develop resident’s initial needs and individual treatment plan.Assists all therapists and clinical staff.Analyzes data to determine program effectiveness of clinical interventions.Develop, review, and update service /stabilization plans. Review and approve the Treatment Plans for all residents to ensure that resident’s needs are being met.Provides direct clinical services to residents to include but not limited to individual, group and family therapy.Completes written documentation of ongoing treatment of children and progress through discharge.Assists in the development of discharge and aftercare plans.Participates in in-service training of Direct Care Staff.Assists and actively communicate with the PLSP, Case Managers, and Psychiatrist/Psychologists, LPC, and other professionals influential to/for the child’s careProvide crisis intervention.Is available after hours for on-call emergencies.Review client files on a quarterly basis to access service plan implementation, progress towards desired outcomes, and future appropriateness of service plan.Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations and Kismet policies.Create, Implement, and Update safety plans on all high-risk residents.Gathers and reviews all information important to the resident’s treatment plan, i.e., medical appointments and documentation, and educational information.Ensure that all utilization reviews be submitted in a timely manner in accordance with Youth For Tomorrow.Attends and participates in all Service Planning, Discharge, Psychiatric Medication Evaluations, and department meetings. Obtain additional job-related training and professional conferences.Utilize CANS Assessment (The Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths) tools to facilitate quality improvement initiatives and monitor the outcomes.Perform other job duties that may be assigned by the administrator or department head.Supervisory Responsibilities
Is responsible for staying in compliance with Kismet’s policies, State and Federal laws and policy and procedures and CPS Contracts. Responsibilities include but not limited to performing duties as a PLSP as needed, interviewing, and training employees. The Treatment Director will also appraise performance including coaching and future performance development. Maintain quality improvement goals and address at regularly scheduled staff meetings.
The Treatment Director is responsible for supervising the treatment/clinical department which will include the PLSP, Case Manager, Therapists, etc.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
The Treatment Director that provides or oversees treatment for children with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder must be licensed as a psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist or registered nurse. Certified by the TEA as an education diagnostician, have a master’s degree in special education or a human service field. At least three (3) years of experience working with children with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder and one (1) year of progressive supervisory and administrative experience.
Or Be a psychiatrist or psychologist and have master’s degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience providing treatment services for children with an emotional disorder or a licensed master social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, or a licensed marriage and family therapist and have (3) years of experience providing treatment services for children with an emotional disorder, including (1) year in a residential setting.
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