Lifeline is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of the Child & Family Clinic to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for our growing outpatient program serving children, adolescents, and families. This role is ideal for a licensed clinician who is both a strong teacher and supervisor and an operationally skilled leader, capable of managing the day-to-day functioning of a multidisciplinary clinic while advancing high-quality, trauma-informed care.

The Child & Family Clinic is currently funded through a generous SAMHSA grant through 2028, with New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH) licensure pending, positioning the program for long-term sustainability and expansion. This is a unique opportunity to lead a clinic at a pivotal moment of growth and institutionalization.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical & Program Leadership

• Provide clinical oversight to ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective services for children, adolescents, and families
• Ensure fidelity to the clinic’s treatment model, Trauma Systems Therapy (TST)
• Work toward becoming a certified TST trainer to support internal staff development and broader community initiatives
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish program goals, outcomes, and performance measures
• Use data and outcomes to inform continuous quality improvement

Supervision, Teaching & Staff Development

• Supervise and mentor clinical and non-clinical staff across multiple levels of training and experience
• Provide high-quality individual and group supervision
• Foster a learning-oriented, supportive, and accountable clinical culture
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and personnel matters, including disciplinary actions and terminations when necessary

Operations & Administration

• Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, ensuring smooth workflow and service delivery
• Manage clinic schedules, capacity, referrals, and waitlists
• Coordinate closely with internal departments including Operations, Maintenance, Administration, and Finance
• Ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and operational readiness related to OMH licensure
• Work autonomously while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with senior leadership

Community Engagement & Growth

• Introduce clinic services to the surrounding community and partner organizations
• Support outreach, engagement, and recruitment of children and families in need of services
• Represent Lifeline and the clinic in community forums, collaborations, and initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
• Current NYS clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, Psychologist (Psy.D.), or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience supervising clinical staff
• Experience working with children and/or families in outpatient, school-based, or community mental health settings
• Strong teaching, coaching, and leadership skills
• Highly organized, operationally strong, and comfortable managing complex systems
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with executive leadership
• Experience with trauma-informed care required; experience with Trauma Systems Therapy strongly preferred

Schedule

• Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Off Sunday & Monday

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $90,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience
• Annual merit-based bonus available, with opportunities for increased compensation as the clinic grows and expands services
• Salary growth anticipated in alignment with program development, OMH licensure, and long-term sustainability beyond grant funding
• Extremely generous paid time off: 4+ weeks annually
• 12 paid holidays
• Ample sick and personal time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid family leave
• Strong, supportive supervision and leadership culture

Work Environment

The Child & Family Clinic is located on Lifeline’s beautiful Queens Village campus, offering a warm, collegial, and supportive work environment. Lifeline values collaboration, autonomy, and sustainability, and is deeply committed to supporting staff well-being, professional growth, and high-quality care for the families we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lifeline is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person