Clinical Director

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location:Atascocita - 2310 1/2 Atascocita Rd. Humble, TX 77396

About Our Atascocita Location (Harris County):

Gateway's largest facility, Atascocita is a residential correctional center focused solely on substance use treatment for court-ordered clients. With 12 buildings and nearly 500 clients, the facility provides a structured, secure environment without armed guards. Staff work collaboratively in a team of 170, including counselors, probation officers, and support staff. The location is undergoing major renovations to become a state-of-the-art treatment center. We foster a supportive culture with team-building activities, recognition programs, and a strong mission-driven focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

The Clinical Director is responsible for:

• Coordinates the oversight of the clinical department of an assigned substance abuse treatment program, and ensures client needs and contractual obligations for quality and quantity of care are met. Provides crisis support to therapists and clients as needed. Where applicable, provides direct supervision to program professional therapists.
• Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of the clinical program to ensure that client needs, licensing requirements, clinical supervision requirements, Gateway standards, and contractual obligations are met. Monitors trends and makes informed decisions regarding service provisions. Develops policies and procedures to ensure quality services for clients and accountability for staff. Partners with the state Clinical Training Institute coordinator to ensure all CTI standards are met and paperwork submitted per DSHS guidelines.
• Conducts regular clinical staff meetings to review clinical treatment plans and documentation, and ensure clinical standards compliance, and provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems. Approves recommendations for client disciplinary actions and discharges as appropriate.
• Coordinates orientation, training, and development of clinical staff. May coordinate and conduct scheduled in-services, or arrange outside training services in accordance with contract terms. Ensures Continuing Education Standards are followed and training materials recorded and stored per TCB CEH Standards.
• Oversees and/or investigates, documents, and resolves complaints or incidents concerning clients, family members, visitors, or staff. Refers sensitive issues to supervisor.
• Serves as program liaison, and maintains and fosters cooperative working relationships with variety of referral resources and services, community organizations, and criminal justice and social services agencies.
• Compiles various clinical data and information, and prepares related analyses and reports for review and use in planning and evaluating program services, contract compliance, and achievement of service delivery objectives. Assists in developing recommendations to improve overall program quality and effectiveness.
• Oversees hiring of counselors, or placement of student interns. Recommends approval of performance evaluations of assigned staff, or discipline or discharge as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology
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  Current license as a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S)

  
  
• Five (5) years progressively more responsible experience; including two (2) years concurrent supervisory experience and experience in a forensic counseling setting preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution, intervention techniques, and confrontation skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing health records confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to organize, plan and direct activities and operations, resolve barriers to achievement of program services goals and objectives
• Strong organizational skills to organize, evaluate, plan operations of diverse programs and services dispersed across multiple programs
• Strong communication skills to exchange information and interact with treatment team, clients, client families and outside vendors and agencies
• Critical thinking, persuasion and negotiation and presentation skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
• Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Work Environment:

• Works in a correctional facility

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.