Director of Residential and Clinical Services

Whose Life Will You Change Today?

Seize this opportunity to realize the potential of an already strong and well-respected residential treatment program.

Results-oriented leader and team-builder is sought to direct the residential treatment team at Cunningham Children's Home, a premiere child welfare agency located in Urbana Illinois. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, persuasive, accountability-minded and engaging leader who knows how to build and use effective systems that achieve results through and with people.

Responsibilities: As one of four agency Directors, the Director of Residential and Clinical Services works under the supervision of the Vice President of Program Services to provide clinical and residential direction to the therapeutic treatment of agency residents. The Director writes and implements program plans, oversees licensing and contract requirements, and acts as a community liaison. The Director also supervises three Associate Directors of Clinical and Residential Services, the Special Therapies Coordinator, Residential Human Resources Coordinator, and Residential Program Assistant.

Requirements: Masters degree in the human services area from an accredited university or college, current license as either a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  Must meet the standards for a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) per Medicaid Community Mental Health standards.

At least ten years of human services experience with a strong background in clinical work with children and adolescents; including five years of experience in residential treatment and at least three years supervision and administration duties required. Knowledge of clinical work with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents as well as DCFS and Medicaid standards related to child welfare and mental health services required. Must be able to conduct DSM diagnoses, interpret psychodiagnostic measures, and provide clinical supervision. 

For more information, see our website: www.cunninghamhome.org. For full consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations to:

            Cunningham Children's Home

            Att: HRD/DCRS

            1301 North Cunningham Avenue

            Urbana, IL 61802

 Cunningham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity.


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