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We are looking for a new Clinical Director to join our Nexus-PATH team! This Clinical Director will help oversee and implement our new Therapeutic Host Homes team! This role can be supported out of either our Fargo or Bismarck, ND offices.Position Summary: The Clinical Director is responsible in providing trauma-informed care services across all assigned agency functions. The Clinical Director directs and supervises the management of clinical programming and directly related activities at their agency. They will also function as a Nexus management team member with similar responsibilities across all sites. Primary responsibilities:Provides program management and administration onsite and within the organization through a trauma-informed care lens. Develops, grows, and drives clinical programs and programming consistent with Trauma-Informed clinical best practice, community needs and organization directives. Initiates, identifies, and analyzes potential or current problems or risk factors at the agency and generates alternative sound decisions. Maintains responsibility for development and monitoring of admission and discharge criteria. Participates in the budget development process and retain responsibility for the budget in the clinical area. Investigates and responds to problems in the areas of referrals, intakes, and discharges. Responsible for clinical aspects of quality assurance (i.e., Referral Agent Satisfaction Surveys, Exit Interviews, Quality Management Program) at the agency. Demonstrates conflict-resolution skills with clients, families, and other team members in times of need. Responsible for ensuring that all program policies, procedures, and manuals are current and complied with. Ensures all Nexus treatment philosophies are taught and implemented consistently at agency. Participates in and support the ongoing selection, evaluation, and professional development of staff. Ensures compliance with all physical and emotional safety policies and procedures involving living areas, buildings, campus grounds, and while attending off-campus activities. Maintain appropriate boundaries in all interactions and contact with clients and their families. Complies with all documentation standards including, but not limited to, critical incident reporting, informing the family as appropriate; Ensures compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. Regularly attends and actively participates in staff meetings, positively representing and advocating for the needs of clients (and their families as applicable). Performs restraints with clients in the event of imminent harm to self or others, when applicable based on operational licensing; reports incidents to the proper individuals, to include families. Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and strengths-based communication with external contacts, families, clients, and families. Easily adjusts and be highly flexible in meeting changing work needs and demands and willingly provide direction and/or assistance when needed. Remains current on all required training and certifications. Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service deliveryRepresents the agency and programing; manage internal and external issues and inquiries in conjunction with the Executive Director. Required Education and Licensure:Master's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or clinically related field requiredMinium of 3 years experience in adolescent, adult and family-based behavioral counseling and/or residential experience, or related fieldMinimum of 2 years supervisory experienceValid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challengesMust be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and valuesPreferred Education and Experience:Experience in residential setting and/or other acute mental health setting(s)Experience in Trauma-Informed Treatment ModalitiesExperience working with youth and families facing acute mental health needsExperience working with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and religious backgroundsLicensure preferred (may be requirement dependent on operational demand) Expected Hours of Work:Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approachesCompassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concerAgility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quicklyResponsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurateExcellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standardsCommitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.