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Clinical Program Director

Evolve Treatment Centers
Walnut, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026
Job Title: Clinical DirectorLocation: Hybrid – 4 days a week on-Site, one day WFHPayrate: $135 - 140kAbout Evolve Treatment Centers:Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home.We’re dedicated to clinical excellence, and we know that you’ll bring your unique contribution to healing families in profound ways. Our work here is special, it’s meaningful, and it’s bigger than all of us. That’s why it takes a true community, aligned in purpose, committed to lifting each other up each day. Job Summary:The Clinical Director is an experienced, licensed clinician who oversees the clinical operations of two Evolve residential programs in Walnut Creek and Lafayette. The Clinical Director works alongside the Operations Manager to ensure that all administrative, operations, and compliance needs are being met. All duties listed below apply to both programs that the Clinical Director oversees.   Clinical Responsibilities:Provide clinical oversight to the programs and ensure that all quality, clinical excellence, and safety measures are maintained. Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed staff per BBS requirementsProvide tours for prospective clients and their families and support Primary Therapists as needed in supporting client’s families.Ensure that the program’s clinical approach remains behavioral and skills-based and in line with Evolve’s mission and values.  Facilitate weekly Treatment Team meetings, regular clinical trainings and provide clinical mentorship, compile behavioral feedback for clients, and ensure meeting notes are taken and distributed Regularly review and audit clinical documentation for the program in order to maintain internal and licensing standardsAssist with coverage of individual, family, and group therapy sessions as needed during Primary Therapist absences. Managerial Responsibilities:Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the teams.Provide direct supervision and facilitate weekly meetings with the Primary Therapists, and Operations Manager to provide oversight and individualized support. Evaluate the performance and competence of staff, and when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies (i.e.: Performance evaluations, Coaching Plans, etc.)Collaborate with the Operations Manager to oversee Residential Counselor and Chef performance and participate in implementation of performance reviews and disciplinary action. Create and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture and collaborate with the Operations Manager to facilitate quarterly team-building activities for the team. Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures, and organizational goalsMaintain the program schedule and ensure that it adheres to Evolve’s program schedule requirementsQualifications:Licensed for at least 2 years in California as a LMFT/LCSW/LPCCMust be able to pass a Live Scan background checkExceptional clinical judgmentKnowledge and experience in various therapeutic orientations and treatment modalitiesProvides clear communication both in person and via email Demonstrates sensitivity and attentiveness to clinical needs related to disability and/or racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual and gender identityKnowledge of adolescent mental health and co-occurring disordersAbility to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environmentExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staffPreferred Qualifications:Experience working with adolescents, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issuesExperience with supervision and managementFor information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/.Powered by JazzHRWxdbBw4T7P

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