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Job Title: Clinical Director – Adolescent Residential Eating Disorder Program
Location: Medford, Oregon (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director / CEO
Executive Summary & Program Vision
We are opening a premier, specialized residential behavioral health facility in Medford, Oregon, dedicated to evidence-based, compassionate care for adolescents suffering from complex eating disorders and co-occurring conditions.
As the Clinical Director, you will be crucial in helping to design, build, and lead our multidisciplinary clinical team. This key leadership role combines clinical oversight, curriculum design, regulatory governance, and staff mentorship to create an inclusive, trauma-informed, and family-centered therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership & Program Development
- Lead, evaluate, and refine evidence-based treatment modalities tailored for adolescent eating disorders, including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Design and implement therapeutic group curricula, experiential meal therapy protocols, and trauma-informed milieu interventions.
- Conduct weekly multidisciplinary case conferences and oversee complex clinical consultations and crisis management.
2. Team Supervision, Mentorship & Cultivation
- Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise a team of primary therapists, family therapists, experiential therapists, and direct-care staff.
- Provide clinical supervision and documented hours toward state licensure for pre-licensed clinicians.
- Embed a culture of trauma-informed, client-centered, affirming care across all levels of treatment programming.
3. Operational, Quality & Regulatory Governance
- Ensure compliance with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) regulations, Joint Commission (TJC) standards, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines.
- Partner with utilization review, medical/psychiatric teams, and nursing staff to ensure seamless clinical documentation, insurance authorizations, and quality outcome tracking.
- Manage clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality improvement initiatives, and risk management protocols.
4. Family Engagement & Community Liaison
- Champion robust family involvement through structured family therapy, psychoeducation, and discharge planning.
- Serve as a clinical liaison to regional medical providers, pediatricians, academic institutions, and outpatient treatment networks across Southern Oregon and the West Coast.
Qualifications & Core Requirements
Education & Licensure
- Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or Master’s degree (M.S., M.A., M.S.W.) in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted clinical license in Oregon (or clear eligibility for licensure via reciprocity) as a Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
- Supervisory Credential: Oregon-approved clinical supervisor status (or eligibility to obtain upon hire).
Preferred Professional Experience
- Clinical Expertise: Minimum of 3–5 years of specialized experience in treating adolescents with eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, ARFID, BED) within residential, higher-level-of-care, or intensive outpatient settings.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years in a clinical leadership, supervisory, or clinical management role.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Proven proficiency in FBT, CBT, DBT, and exposure methodologies.
Compensation & Key Benefits
- Salary: Competitive compensation commensurate with credentials and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Professional Growth: Education Assistance Program after 1st year of continuous employment
- Time Off: Ample Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified out-of-area candidates relocating to the Rogue Valley.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV/resume along with a tailored cover letter detailing your clinical orientation, leadership philosophy, and specialized experience in adolescent eating disorder care to: jobs@emrycenter.com
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person