Lifeline Center for Child Development
Program Director, Child & Family Clinic
Lifeline Center for Child Development, Syracuse, New York, United States
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."
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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."
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