Director, Mount Pleasant Academy
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
About the Organization
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130-year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. Our diverse and inclusive teams, working across the Health, Healing, Home, and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, currently operating in three locations in Providence and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield, and North Smithfield.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital leader within our Mount Pleasant Academy (MPA) program, providing supervision, support, and guidance to all staff. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services to MPA clients and their families while overseeing the overall therapeutic milieu of the program. A key part of your day involves supervising clinical and administrative documentation and providing emergency crisis intervention and assessment as needed. You will also ensure strict compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. This role reports directly to the Mount Pleasant Academy Executive Director.
Our Culture & Values
FSRI is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that different backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our ability to make a positive impact on the community. If you are excited about this career opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and work-life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our family today!
Hiring Process & Application
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community. We determine pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree, and language ability. Bilingual and ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay, while multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8% above base pay.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
South Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Providence, Rhode Island
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide supervision, support, and guidance to all MPA staff
- check_circleSupervise clinical and administrative documentation for all staff
- check_circleParticipate in physical crisis intervention techniques to ensure client safety
- check_circleConduct emergency crisis intervention and assessment as needed
- check_circleOversee the provision of all services to MPA clients and their families
- check_circleManage the overall therapeutic milieu of the program
- check_circleEnsure compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines
Requirements
- verifiedMasters degree in human services
- verifiedLICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or doctorate in psychology/behavioral health
- verified10+ years prior clinical supervisory experience
- verified5 years experience in children's psychiatric hospital or 7 years in special education
- verified5+ years experience running/supervising an independent program/agency/facility
- verifiedValid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance
Nice to Have
Bilingual or ASL skills (compensated by an additional 6% above base pay). Multilingual skills (compensated by an additional 8% above base pay).
