Job Summary

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the clinical direction of Education Services, ensuring efficacy and fidelity of service delivery grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis, psycho-educational frameworks, and other appropriate models.
• Conducts fidelity checks, collects and analyzes data, and performs regular programmatic observation.
• Collaborates with the Director of Education to recommend changes to operational direction, treatment approaches, health and safety standards, and overall service vision.
• Establishes and enforces standards for quality of care and evaluates staff performance to ensure appropriate accountability.
• Identifies and evaluates methods for tracking student progress—academic, behavioral, social, and emotional—within approved clinical models.
• Develops, implements, and monitors student data collection procedures to ensure accuracy, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Leads and debriefs clinical emergencies and ensures appropriate intervention and reporting (e.g., CPS/APS, hospitalization, high-risk behaviors).
• In conjunction with the Director of Education, approves recommendations for student admissions and discharges based on clinical and educational fit.

Clinical Integrity & Oversight

• Evaluates work processes, staffing levels, staff qualifications, training needs, and available resources for continuous quality improvement.
• Upholds standards for student safety in all settings.
• Advises school teams on treatment issues, including potential direct clinical intervention.
• Consults with Villa leadership on effective allocation of resources supporting student needs.

Supervision & Training

• Supervises clinical staff and provides recommendations for hiring, training, scheduling, discipline, promotion, and termination.
• Implements and monitors a comprehensive supervision framework for licensed and license-eligible professionals, interns, and practicum students.
• Develops and facilitates in-service trainings to strengthen staff competencies in clinical, ABA, and therapeutic practices.
• Collaborates with and participates in community-based training opportunities and resource networks.

Regulatory Compliance

• Supports licensing, certification, and accreditation processes by ensuring accurate documentation and consistent monitoring.
• Maintains high standards of clinical documentation.
• Oversees and ensures effective implementation of VAISEF standards across all educational programs.

Outcome Measures & Reporting

• Establishes coordinated standards and benchmarks for outcome evaluation.
• Approves and monitors outcome measures to assess client progress and the overall effectiveness of services.
• Reviews and approves all logic models and ensures alignment with quarterly reporting templates.
• Authorizes the use of clinical assessment tools for Education Services.
• Ensures personal professional development and compliance with all licensing and continuing education requirements.
• Promotes staff development through training that meets mandated standards, builds clinical skillsets, and supports career advancement.
• Represents the Villa in community initiatives and collaborates with agencies supporting student needs.
• Participates in regular on-call rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services-related field.
• Must hold one of the following valid Virginia licenses:
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychologist
• Minimum of 5 years counseling/therapeutic experience with relevant populations.
• Minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet research tools.