If you're interested in joining us, start by applying here and attaching your resume and 2 paragraph cover letter. Contact info@profoundpeace.org if you have any questions or for additional information.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a part-time Clinical Director who is passionate about the education and training of pre-licensed clinicians. We are looking for someone motivated and interested in building professional experience in private practice as well as professional development and training overall. Prior work experience as a therapist in a private practice is required. Experience as a Clinical Director or 2 years of supervising counselors and therapists is also required.
The Clinical Director's day-to-day tasks include providing clinical supervision, leading and managing a team of counselors, and overseeing elements of counselors’ experience that impact their role and ability to be successful in their role. The Clinical Director also contributes to the growth of the practice through strategic planning and business development.
Who We Are
Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective is a diverse counseling practice treating clinical issues (i.e., stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief) through a relational lens. PPPC provides cognitive-based psychotherapy to individuals and families as well as Gottman Method Therapy to couples. We are passionate about removing the stigmas of mental health and making an impact.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Leadership:
- In collaboration with Practice Founder, provide clinical leadership and supervision to a team of counselors, and therapists for the provision of clinical services.
- Recruit, train, and provide ongoing clinical and job supervision for therapists
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that promotes professional growth and development.
- Ensure that clinical services align with ethical and best practice standards.
2. Clinical Supervision:
- Conduct weekly individual clinical supervision sessions and collaborate with the Clinical Team Lead to deliver group clinical supervision sessions with staff to monitor and enhance their clinical skills.
- Support and guide therapists in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention strategies.
- Assist in the resolution of complex clinical cases.
3. Quality Assurance:
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required paperwork and documentation
- Establish and consistently uphold rigorous quality assurance protocols within the mental health care framework to guarantee the delivery of the highest standard of therapeutic interventions and patient support.
- Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure the clinical team’s compliance with HIPAA and/or other local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
4. Professional Development:
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff, including workshops, training sessions, and continuing education.
- Collaborate with Clinical Leadership in coordinating and providing group supervision/advanced clinical training for therapists
- Collaborate with staff to establish and achieve professional goals.
- Provide presentations/talks on various clinical topics to internal and external groups to increase knowledge and awareness
5. Collaboration and Networking:
- Foster positive relationships with external referral sources, community organizations, and other healthcare professionals.
- Represent the practice at relevant community events and professional conferences.
- Actively participate in team-building activities and contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture by engaging in open communication, and sharing insights and ideas to enhance the overall team dynamic.
6. Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with the Operations Team and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to drive the growth and success of the practice.
- Provide input on the development of new programs and services.
- Review program needs and track/monitor service implementation to assist leadership in ensuring high-quality, effective, compliant, patient-centered service delivery that is aligned with the organization’s mission
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Current, active license in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- Must have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a similar discipline with related coursework in clinical issues as defined by the DSM-V.
- Must have 5+ years of work experience as a therapist.
- 2 or more years of experience supervising personnel.
- Must have completed an approved supervision training.
- Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the APA, Illinois State Licensing Boards, and other professionally relevant psychological bodies under the direction of the supervising clinician.
- Must align with Profound Peace’s mission, vision, and values.
- Must have good time management skills.
- Be organized and detail-oriented.
- Be a team player.
- Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Compensation:
Flat hourly rate for providing supervision, signing notes, and related administrative tasks.
What We Provide:
We are dedicated to taking great care of our employees and empowering them to succeed. This enables them to focus on providing excellent care to our clients. We offer the following benefits:
- A W2 employment model with access to a 401k program with a 4% employer match after 12 months of employment
- Flexibility with your schedule
- Malpractice Coverage
- PTO and sick leave based on accrual
- Autonomy and encouragement to build a professional identity
- Empowering team culture and clinical support
- Access to office space for supervision
- Career advancement opportunities
This position is perfect for you if you’re:
- Aligned with Profound Peace’s mission, vision, and values
- Energized by helping others in a team and contributing to the growth of Profound Peace
- Social justice-oriented and practice anti-racism work
- Creative, engaged in doing good work, and excited by furthering our mission to making wellness and mental healthcare an approachable process
- Professional but down-to-earth
- Able to take direct and constructive feedback and apply it
This position is not right for you if you’re:
- Someone just looking for a job to clock in and out of
- Someone who doesn’t feel passion for our mission, vision, and value
- Someone who’s not a team player or prefers not to work collaboratively
- Someone who doesn’t like to hop in and help others get their work done - we highly value teamwork
- Disorganized or has difficulty with time management and simultaneous priorities
- Someone who has difficulty communicating and diffusing client issues.
- Someone who needs a lot of direction.