The Salvation Army

Clinical Care Director

Job Locations US-NY-West Nyack
Job ID
2025-14553
Category
Human Services
Compensation Min
USD $145,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Max
USD $165,000.00/Yr.
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services.

 

The Clinical Care Director (CCD) promotes, enhances, and supports the spiritual, mental and emotional health of Salvation Army officers (pastors) and their families. The CCD counsels and guides officers, connecting them with resources, information, testing and professional services to ensure that they have what they need to thrive.

 

This position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is eligible for a remote work arrangement.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide, arrange, and/or make suggestions regarding the testing and counseling of officers, officer couples, and/or their families, whether by request of the officer or administration.
  • Confirm counseling arrangements with our insurance company (Chesterfield Resources), consistent with departmental guidelines. Review requests for additional counseling sessions.
  • Guide, support and/or arrange testing and services for officers’ children with special needs as needed. Review all applications for private schooling, tutoring, and homeschooling involving children with special needs, ensuring that proper assessments have been conducted and documented.
  • Request and review all psychological testing administered to officers, offering a report to both the officer and Salvation Army administration when applicable.
  • Give oversight to the participation officers in opportunities such as the Personal Development Retreats (in partnership with Campion, Barrow and Associates), the Officer Support Program (in partnership with the Lanier Practice), marriage enrichment events, premarital counseling, and more.
  • Establish clear guidelines regarding the limits of confidentiality, both by law and within The Salvation Army. Ensure that these guidelines are distributed and understood by the Pastoral Care Department staff and the officers throughout the territory. Maintain confidentiality within these limits. Secure private information.
  • Create, gather, and share resources to educate and support officers and their families about issues related to their emotional and mental wellbeing. Prepare presentations on these topics upon request.
  • Support and assist the Pastoral Care Secretary as needed with the pastoral care program for the territory. Provide guidance, resources and training for the Pastoral Care Officers/Pastoral Caregivers.
  • Keep the Pastoral Care Secretary informed about the progress of officers in cases involving the officer’s appointment (Officer Review Board).
  • Stay informed about changes in the mental health field. Maintain licensure through continuing education.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Salvation Army policies and procedures relative to this role.
  • Prepare a comprehensive brief concerning operational systems, projects, and other pertinent data to ensure continuity of the work of this office in the event of emergency, to be updated and shared with the Pastoral Care Secretary in conjunction with annual review.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • License that allows for independent clinical practice in mental health, professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology or related field.
  • Advanced training and professional certifications within the mental health field are preferred.
  • Some travel required; driver’s license needed

 

 

What We Offer

  • Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
  • Additional life insurance options for employees
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal days
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Non-contributory Pension Plan
  • Professional Development
  • Free, on-site Fitness Center
  • Federal holidays
  • Opportunities to give back and support our communities

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

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