Director of Horizons Clinic Full-Time, Leadership Opportunity Available

Director of Horizons Clinic

Arc of Onondaga

Leadership Opportunity

Arc of Onondaga is seeking a strategic experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as Director of Clinical Services for Horizons Clinic. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and expand high-quality person-centered clinical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The Director will lead all aspects of clinical service delivery within the Article 16 Clinic and associated programs overseeing operations financial performance compliance and team development. As a key member of the leadership team this role partners closely with the Programs and Services Officer to drive innovation strengthen service integration and advance agency-wide goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Lead the vision development and expansion of diagnostic and treatment services
• Identify opportunities for growth service innovation and community partnerships
• Promote integration of clinical services across all agency programs

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Horizons Clinic and satellite locations
• Ensure full compliance with all local state and federal regulations (including Article 16 standards)
• Maintain safe effective and person-centered service environments

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Develop and manage departmental budgets; ensure strong financial performance
• Monitor productivity billing and resource allocation to support sustainability and growth

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of clinical and support staff (715 direct reports)
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead recruitment training and professional development initiatives

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a key contributor to agency strategy and decision-making
• Prepare reports and present updates to senior leadership and the Board of Directors
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners providers and stakeholders

Clinical Practice

• Maintain a small caseload to support quality assurance and remain connected to service delivery

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Social Work Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy or a related clinical field; current professional licensure
• 712 years of progressive experience including leadership in clinical services (experience with I/DD populations strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success managing programs staff and budgets in a regulated healthcare environment
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards and quality assurance practices
• Valid New York State drivers license with acceptable driving record

A combination of education and experience that demonstrates equivalent qualifications may be considered.

What Success Looks Like

• Expands and strengthens clinical services to meet evolving community needs
• Builds and sustains a high-performing engaged multidisciplinary team
• Ensures full regulatory compliance and high-quality clinical outcomes
• Enhances integration of services across programs to improve the individual experience
• Maintains strong financial performance and operational efficiency

Why Join Arc of Onondaga

• Opportunity to lead and grow a mission-critical clinical program
• Collaborative values-driven leadership team
• Meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with I/DD and their families
• Support for innovation professional growth and program development

Arc of Onondaga is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Director