HTA Clinical Director Job Posting

The Clinical Director is a licensed practitioner (LCSW, LCPC) who oversees the confidential and clinical elements of camp. They run the clinical team, organize small healing group sessions and family healing sessions, and work with all staff (clinical and non-clinical) to make sure the team is safe, supported, and informed. They also supervise the clinical interns and oversee all of the necessary duties that allow HTA Camp to have clinical placements at Hearts to Art. This is a contract position that is full time during the camp sessions including preparation and post camp weeks.

Projected employment dates from May 11, 2026-August 14, 2026.

Compensation

·       $7,000 total fee

·       Above fee paid in three increments

The Auditorium Theatre is not able to pay any additional amount on top of this stipend for transportation time or mileage (rental car, CTA fees or travel reimbursement)

The Auditorium Theatre will reimburse for program materials, upon approval from the Camp Leadership Team

SCOPE OF WORK

·       This position is the clinical expertise of camp leadership, pre-camp (May-June), during camp (July-August) and follow up (August) time periods.

·       Attends and assists in all necessary camp training sessions.

·       Works to find resources for families as needed and/or connect families to services as appropriate.

·       Communicates regularly with clinical interns and Hearts to Art Leadership Team regarding any notable camper cases and action plans that are needed prior to the start of the program.

·       Implements new clinical and trauma informed camp procedures as necessary.

·       Is onsite throughout the duration of camp.

o   Session I – July 13-July 24

o   Session II – July 27 – August 7

·       Creates and implements de-escalation protocol during camp.

·       Meets with caregivers when necessary.

·       Potentially leads staff training and 3 camp staff connects sessions per camp session.

·       Responsible for mandated reporter protocol including escalation of off-site services related to the clinical needs of any camper, up to and including calling mental health emergency services, DCFS, 911 and others.

·       Supervises and guides clinical team on a daily basis.

·       Leads one-on-one care for campers with assistance from clinical interns.

·       Works as a team with the Director of Creative Engagement and Manager of Education and the Creative Engagement to assure integration of clinical program into the daily fine arts curriculum.

·       Maintains constant communication with Hearts to Art Leadership Team about clinical situations and any adjustments that need to be made.

·       Assesses success of clinical program overall and provides real-time feedback to address concerns.

·       Helps wrap up and document camp at the end of the season including necessary The Auditorium team meetings and debriefs

·       Other duties as needed

PROGRAM DATES

It is required that the Clinical Director is onsite for the following dates and activities. Other completion of responsibilities may happen remotely or at the mutual agreement of the Contractor and Company.

·       Camp Training days – June 20th; held at The Auditorium

·       Junior Counselor Training – June 23rd – June 25th; held at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Edgewater.

·       Session 1 – July 13th – July 24th and Session 2 – July 27th – August 7th; held at St, Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church.

·       Healing Session Days – July 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th, August 3rd and 5th (times TBD)

·       It is the responsibility of the Clinical Director to make sure there is always at least one person onsite and available to support campers, interns, junior counselors and staff while camp is in session including pre and post care (8:00am-5:30pm)