Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Foster Care Adoption Treatment Director at Arms Wide is the job for you!
Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with a 48-year history that is deeply committed to transforming the lives of children in need of safe and nurturing permanent families in Houston and South Texas.
The Foster Care Adoption Treatment Director (Treatment Director) is responsible for the overall treatment program, including clinical responsibility for managing therapeutic interventions and providing direction and overall management of the treatment program for the Foster Care Adoption team and overseeing implementation of the treatment model. The Treatment Director leads a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans for each child in care, ensuring appropriate therapeutic, educational, and medical services. The Treatment Director coordinates treatment by consulting and collaborating with referral sources, teachers, school counselors, and other professionals involved with the youth through weekly case staffing meetings, efficient communication with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), Single Source Continuum Contractors, and supporting case management functions. Additionally, the Treatment Director advocates for all children and coordinates services with multiple systems including (but not limited to) STAR Health, HHSC Behavioral health Services, Early Childhood Intervention, and the education and child welfare systems.
The Treatment Director is a member of the Arms Wide Senior Leadership Team and develops well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners and reflects the strategic direction of the organization. The Treatment Director also provides direct supervision and leadership to clinical and program staff, ensuring quality service delivery and the safety and well-being of youth in care.
Arms Wide is looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate
- Motivated to support children and families
- Energetic
- Team player with an optimistic outlook
- Trauma-informed
Experience/Skills Required
- A psychiatrist or psychologist; or
- Have a master’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience providing treatment services for children with an emotional disorder, including one year in a residential childcare setting; or
- A licensed master social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, or a licensed marriage and family therapist, and have three years of experience providing treatment services for children with an emotional disorder, including one year in a residential childcare setting.
Experience/Skills Preferred
- Five years prior leadership/clinical responsibilities in related area of service
- Credentialed as a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner
Travel Required
- Reliable transportation required. Mileage reimbursed.
Our Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401k retirement plan with match
- Paid life insurance
- Generous vacation plan
- 8 paid holidays each year (10 days)
- 2 paid "Employee Choice" days each year
- Convenient central location with free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount (Perks) Program
Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on scheduled hours worked and length of service at Arms Wide.
Arms Wide is an equal-opportunity employer.
Arms Wide is committed to selecting the best and most qualified person available for each vacant opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, Arms Wide is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.
For more information about Arms Wide, please visit our website at armswide.org.