Autism and Clinical Team Director

The Autism and Clinical Team Director provides clinical and operational leadership for Open Sky’s autism and intellectual/developmental disability (/DD) clinical services. The Director oversees clinical teams and program leadership, ensuring high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based services are delivered in accordance with contractual, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards. This role provides clinical supervision and consultation, supports staff development and training, ensures fidelity to established treatment models, and maintains strong partnerships with individuals served, families, funders, providers, and community stakeholders.

The Autism and Clinical Team Director provides clinical and operational leadership for Open Sky’s autism and intellectual/developmental disability (/DD) clinical services. The Director oversees clinical teams and program leadership, ensuring high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based services are delivered in accordance with contractual, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards. This role provides clinical supervision and consultation, supports staff development and training, ensures fidelity to established treatment models, and maintains strong partnerships with individuals served, families, funders, providers, and community stakeholders.

• This position requires a master’s degree and an LMHC or an LICSW.
• Candidates with an independent clinical license in a related field will be considered.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of direct clinical experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, ASD, and/or co-occurring behavioral health needs.
• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Valid Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle with proof of insurance required.

• Provides direct supervision and oversight of the clinical team, the ASD Community Treatment Team program director, and the Autism Individual Living Supports coordinator.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates assigned team members, ensuring they are trained and deliver services in accordance with contract requirements and organizational values.
• Oversee mobile individual therapy and group treatment to individuals with /DD and/or Autism in line with clinical best practice and evidence-based models. These services will be provided primarily withing the community where participants live or work, and/or in an office space. These services will be provided remotely when indicated and with leadership approval.
• Oversee the referral process received for Open Sky DD/ Contracts and respond to funder disposition including maintaining rosters and wait lists for the DD Clinical Services contracts. Clinical contracts include a range of treatment models including, the Emotion Regulation Skills System (Julie Brown DBT Informed skills system), Positive Behavioral Supports, PECCN, CBT, Friendship and Dating and PEERS.
• Responsible for the implementation of and fidelity to the Emotion Regulation Skills System including participation in training around this model, providing clinical supervision and consultation associated with the delivery of services under this model.
• Ensure that IDD culture of Positive Behavioral Supports (Universal Supports) and Whole Person Health is implemented in alignment with funder and Open Sky vision and values.
• Ensure billing and program expenditure documentation is accurately submitted within required timelines including providing supervision and support to direct reports and program staff to ensure standards are being met.
• Oversee the electronic confidential file system for each program…