Lifeline Center For Child Development
Program Director, Child & Family Clinic
Lifeline Center For Child Development, Yonkers, New York, United States, 10701
Program Director – Child & Family Clinic and Lifeline Center
About Lifeline Center Lifeline Center for Child Development is a mission-driven, trauma-informed organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of children and families. Our Child & Family Clinic provides comprehensive, culturally responsive, evidence-based services to promote healing, resilience, and growth across diverse communities.
Position Overview The
Program Director
provides clinical, strategic and operational leadership for the Child & Family Clinic. This role ensures the highest quality of clinical care, compliance, and program fidelity. The Director oversees daily operations, staff supervision, program development, and data-driven improvement — fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented environment grounded in trauma-informed and culturally responsive principles.
Key Responsibilities Program Oversight:
Lead all operational and clinical functions of the Child & Family Clinic. Staff Supervision:
Recruit, train, and supervise multidisciplinary clinical staff; promote ongoing professional growth and reflective supervision. Clinical Leadership:
Ensure fidelity to evidence-based models and high standards of trauma-informed care; review complex cases and provide clinical consultation. Quality & Compliance:
Oversee documentation in the EHR; ensure compliance with OMH, Medicaid, and grant standards; monitor outcomes and key performance metrics. Partnership & Collaboration:
Serve as the primary liaison with funders, community partners, and internal departments to coordinate systems of care for children and families. Program Development:
Identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and integration of new services to meet community needs. Data & Evaluation:
Collaborate with the Evaluator to collect, analyze, and report on program data; lead quality improvement and outcomes initiatives. Community Engagement:
Represent Lifeline in external meetings, community outreach, and cross-agency collaborations.
Qualifications Advanced degree (LCSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) and active New York State licensure. Minimum of
5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience
in mental health or child/family services. Strong background in supervision, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care. Proven experience with program evaluation, compliance, and data-informed management. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice; bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages) strongly preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation $90-95K Annually Comprehensive Benefits Merit Based Bonus Opportunity
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to tsimon @lifelinecenter.org with the subject line “Program Director – Child & Family Clinic.”
About Lifeline Center Lifeline Center for Child Development is a mission-driven, trauma-informed organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of children and families. Our Child & Family Clinic provides comprehensive, culturally responsive, evidence-based services to promote healing, resilience, and growth across diverse communities.
Position Overview The
Program Director
provides clinical, strategic and operational leadership for the Child & Family Clinic. This role ensures the highest quality of clinical care, compliance, and program fidelity. The Director oversees daily operations, staff supervision, program development, and data-driven improvement — fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented environment grounded in trauma-informed and culturally responsive principles.
Key Responsibilities Program Oversight:
Lead all operational and clinical functions of the Child & Family Clinic. Staff Supervision:
Recruit, train, and supervise multidisciplinary clinical staff; promote ongoing professional growth and reflective supervision. Clinical Leadership:
Ensure fidelity to evidence-based models and high standards of trauma-informed care; review complex cases and provide clinical consultation. Quality & Compliance:
Oversee documentation in the EHR; ensure compliance with OMH, Medicaid, and grant standards; monitor outcomes and key performance metrics. Partnership & Collaboration:
Serve as the primary liaison with funders, community partners, and internal departments to coordinate systems of care for children and families. Program Development:
Identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and integration of new services to meet community needs. Data & Evaluation:
Collaborate with the Evaluator to collect, analyze, and report on program data; lead quality improvement and outcomes initiatives. Community Engagement:
Represent Lifeline in external meetings, community outreach, and cross-agency collaborations.
Qualifications Advanced degree (LCSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) and active New York State licensure. Minimum of
5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience
in mental health or child/family services. Strong background in supervision, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care. Proven experience with program evaluation, compliance, and data-informed management. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice; bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages) strongly preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation $90-95K Annually Comprehensive Benefits Merit Based Bonus Opportunity
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to tsimon @lifelinecenter.org with the subject line “Program Director – Child & Family Clinic.”