Clinical Director

Hearts to Art 2023

Clinical Director Job Posting

The Clinical Director is a licensed practitioner (LCSW, LCPC) who oversees the confidential and clinical elements of camp. They run the clinical team, organize small healing group sessions and family healing sessions, and work with all staff (clinical and non-clinical) to make sure the team is safe and supported. They also are the supervisors of the clinical interns and oversee all of the necessary duties that allow us to have clinical placements at Hearts to Art. This is a contract position that is full-time during the camp sessions, including preparation and post-camp weeks.

Projected employment dates from June 5, 2023 - August 11, 2023. Compensation

• $5,000 total fee

• Above fee paid in three increments

The Auditorium Theatre is not able to pay any additional amount on top of this stipend for transportation time or mileage (rental car, CTA fees, or travel reimbursement).

The Auditorium Theatre will reimburse for program materials upon approval from the Camp Leadership Team.

SCOPE OF WORK

• This position is the clinical expertise of camp leadership during camp (July-August) and follow-up (August) time periods.

• Attends and assists in all necessary camp training sessions.

• Works to find resources for families as needed and/or connect families to NUSH services as appropriate

• Communicates regularly with clinical interns and Hearts to Art Leadership Team regarding challenging camper cases and any action plans that are needed prior to the start of the program

• Implements new clinical camp procedures as necessary

• Is onsite or makes sure that another part of the Clinical Director Team is onsite throughout the duration of the time that campers are onsite

• Creates and implements de-escalation protocol during camp • Meets with caregivers when necessary

• Potentially leads 3 camp staff healing sessions per camp session

• Responsible for mandated reporter protocol, including escalation of off-site services related to the clinical needs of any camper, up to and including calling mental health emergency services, DCFS, 911, and others.

• Guides and leads clinical team on a daily basis

• Leads one-on-ones with campers with assistance from clinical interns

• Works with Creative Engagement and Education Manager and Creative Engagement Associate to ensure integration of clinical program where appropriate

• Maintains constant communication with Hearts to Art Leadership Team about clinical situations and any adjustments that need to be made

• Assesses success of clinical program overall and provides real-time feedback to address concerns

• Helps wrap up and document camp at the end of the season, including necessary Auditorium team meetings and debriefs

• Other duties as needed

PROGRAM DATES

It is required that the Clinical Director is onsite for the following dates and activities. Other completion of responsibilities may happen remotely or at the mutual agreement of the Contractor and Company.

• Camp Training days – TBD • Session 1 – July 10th – July 21st and Session 2 – July 24th – August 4th; • Healing Session Days - July 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 31st, August 2nd (times TBD)

• It is the responsibility of the Clinical Director to make sure there is always at least one person onsite and available to support campers, interns, junior counselors, and staff while camp is in session, including pre and post-care (8:00am-5:30pm)

Hearts to Art is sponsored by The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to HTA@auditoriumtheatre.org