Licensed Clinical Director

Company: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wraparound Licensed Clinical Director Summary The Wraparound Licensed Clinical Director is responsible for the overall clinical oversight, leadership, and management of behavioral health services within the wraparound program. This role ensures that all services meet high standards of care, adhere to state and federal regulations. The Wraparound Licensed Clinical Director provides supervision to licensed clinicians, oversees clinical programming, and works closely with Wraparound leadership to ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and outcome-driven. The Wraparound Licensed Clinical Director reports to the Director of Wraparound Services. Position Type Exempt/ Full-Time Essential Functions Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the wraparound program. Ensure compliance with Louisiana Medicaid, state, and federal regulations. Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines. Oversee the assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery process to ensure quality care. Collaborate with Director of Wraparound Services, Wraparound Program Director, and other members of leadership to coordinate clinical care for wraparound clients/families. Lead quality improvement initiatives, including audits, outcome monitoring, and data-driven decision-making. Support staff development through training, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities. Serve as the clinical representative for the organization at state and community meetings. Ensure trauma-informed and culturally competent care is embedded throughout all programs. Ensure that services are provided in a manner that is consistent with values and principles of the National Wraparound Initiative (NWI) and Louisiana Coordinated System of Care (CSoC). Promote clinical practices that are consistent with professional and ethical standards. Equip staff with knowledge of clinical best practices and current treatment innovations. Maintain appropriate certifications and credentials essential for maintaining the Wraparound Licensed Clinical Director position. Supervise and provide coaching techniques to assessors to create effective clinically-sound assessments. Oversee all duties associated with supervising staff to include HR functions such as, performance evaluations, corrective actions, etc. Participate with the wraparound leadership team in evaluating service outcomes and in making recommendations for program improvement. Assist in completion of initial assessments and reassessments when necessary. Completion of an initial assessment and reassessment quarterly to maintain the skills required to complete strength-based, clinical assessments. Facilitate skills trainings with staff, providing them with knowledge of most common diagnoses of youth in wraparound and creative strength-based, clinical strategies to assist the client. Participate in calls with Magellan of Louisiana, OBH, and LDH regarding youth in crisis situations and inpatient hospitalizations; workgroups and/or committees to create effective processes to serve the youth in the wraparound program. Competencies Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills Culturally responsive and family centered Crisis management and experienced clinical judgement Trauma informed cared and skilled in evidence-based practices Effective staff supervision, coaching, and performance management Customer service Independent decision-making within scope of role Discretion and confidentiality Supervisory Responsibility Supervise licensed clinical staff, including therapists, social workers, and other behavioral health providers. Required Education and Experience Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field (required). Active Louisiana licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist (required). Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role and in a community-based setting. Strong understanding of Louisiana behavioral health regulations, Medicaid requirements, and systems of care. Knowledge of quality improvement, data analytics, and program evaluation. Other Requirements Must maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Other Duties Participate in training and development activities as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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