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
