Director, Residential Services
St Louis, MO, US, 63108-2707
Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.
Long Description
The Director of Residential Treatment is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Residential Unit at Queen of Peace Center. Ensuring adequate clinical and direct care staff coverage, this director is responsible to ensure high quality care and achievement of outcomes for the unit, meets budgetary requirements and ensures a therapeutic environment for clients enrolled in the residential program. Develop and implement curriculum appropriate for residential family-centered treatment in coordination with other agency leaders that meets quality and funder guidelines and requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead a team of clinical and direct care team members in a 24-hour residential program for women and children
- Develop and implement a high quality clinical curriculum
- Work closely with quality department to ensure appropriate outcomes are measured and achieved
- Ensure team is meeting service delivery, documentation and billing requirements
- Perform routine quality checks of services delivery
- Ensure census is accurately maintained
- In coordination with Residential Manager, assure that there is adequate 24-hour coverage of the residential unit
Work closely with HR to recruit and hire for open postions
Job Requirements
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Sincere dedication to the mission of Queen of Peace Center
- Highly skilled in developing interpersonal relationships in a highly professional manner
- Experience in working effectively and respectfully with people from many different backgrounds
- Creative and proactive problem solver
- Superb oral and written communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, and Training
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or closely related field. Clinical license preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in working with individuals in residential treatment, preferable in a substance use program
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience
Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.