Clinical Director

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and experienced Clinical Director to oversee the therapeutic and counseling functions of a residential substance use treatment program. The ideal candidate will be a confident clinical leader who can mentor and inspire a team while managing operations with attention to compliance, quality, and patient-centered care. The role requires someone who is emotionally intelligent, composed under pressure, and committed to empowering both staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all clinical and counseling services within the residential treatment program

• Supervise and support a team of individual and group therapists

• Provide regular clinical supervision to licensed and pre-licensed staff

• Review and update clinical treatment protocols to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission standards

• Oversee and enhance family programming to foster family engagement in recovery

• Coordinate enrichment, wellness, and spiritual programming that supports treatment plans

• Schedule and oversee guest lecturers, outside speakers, and other clinical programming contributors

• Review biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans

• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment as needed

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions as needed based on staffing

• Serve in a leadership rotation as “Manager on Call” as assigned

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical staff performance

• Collaborate with all levels of staff and management to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field

• Active and unrestricted independent licensure in counseling, social work, or mental health (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical management or supervisory role

• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and accreditation process preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Must be committed to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use

• Must be authorized to work in the United States