Treatment Director

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Location: Ellis County / DFW, TX (On-Site)
Facility: Phoenix Residential
Position Type: Full-Time/Salaried Exempt
Hours: 40 hours per week

THE OPPORTUNITY

Phoenix Residential is a trauma-informed residential facility serving youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in Ellis County. We operate with fidelity to the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model because we believe relationships are the foundation of healing.

As Treatment Director, you won't just oversee documentation you'll shape how care is actually delivered. You'll lead a multidisciplinary clinical team, champion TBRI practices across the facility, and be a grounding, consistent presence for the young people we serve. This is a role for a seasoned clinical leader who wants real influence over treatment quality, not just administrative oversight.

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART

Mission-driven model: Every clinical decision is grounded in TBRI a research-based framework, not a compliance checkbox.
Genuine leadership authority: You'll own clinical programming, not just report on it.
Collaborative team: You'll work alongside therapists, nurses, physicians, and direct-care staff who are invested in doing this work well.
Meaningful work: The youth we serve have experienced significant trauma. Your clinical leadership directly shapes their trajectory.

WHAT YOU'LL LEAD

Clinical Programming & Model Fidelity
Direct the day-to-day clinical quality of all treatment program components in compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards
Champion and sustain TBRI implementation providing staff training, coaching, and ongoing fidelity monitoring
Participate in clinical decision-making as a core treatment team member across interdisciplinary collaboration
Team & Professional Supervision
Supervise contracted clinical professionals including therapists, physicians, and registered nurses
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting staff capacity to deliver trauma-informed care
Individualized Youth Care
Conduct admission assessments and determine appropriate levels of care for each child
Develop, review, and update individualized service plans tailored to each youth's strengths and needs
Review medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to physician orders

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, on-site position (40 hrs/week). Because we serve youth around the clock, the role requires reasonable schedule flexibility occasional evenings, some weekend availability, and rotated holiday coverage shared across the leadership team. Scheduling is coordinated in advance.

CREDENTIALS & QUALIFICATIONS

Per DFPS standards, candidates must meet one of the following credential pathways:

A)Psychiatrist or Licensed Psychologist
No additional experience requirement.

B) Master's Degree in a Human Services Field
3 years of experience providing treatment to children with emotional disorders, including at least 1 year in a residential childcare setting.

C) LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
3 years of experience providing treatment to children with emotional disorders, including at least 1 year in a residential childcare setting.

D) Registered Nurse (RN)
With relevant experience in behavioral health or residential youth care.

All Candidates Must Also Bring

Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed care; TBRI training or certification strongly preferred
Proven leadership in a clinical or residential behavioral health setting
Strong communication and crisis-intervention skills with the ability to remain grounded under pressure
Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
Ability to pass FBI fingerprinting and a pre-employment drug screen

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$75,000 $95,000 base salary
Salary is determined by licensure, credentials, and experience, and is discussed transparently during the interview process.

Health Coverage - Medical, dental & vision insurance (partial reimbursement)
Paid Time Off
Professional Development - Ongoing training & licensure support
Growth Opportunities - Advancement within a growing organization