Residential Clinical Director

Salary: $85,000 to $100,000/year (Negotiable depending on experience)About Our Organization:

The Latin American Health Alliance (LAHA) is a dedicated non-profit organization based in Central Massachusetts, focused on improving the health and well-being of underserved communities, particularly Latinx population. We provide culturally sensitive addiction recovery services, healthcare access, and educational support. Our mission is to foster long-term health, stability, and empowerment, promoting sustainable solutions for individuals facing significant challenges related to substance use disorders.

Why This Role Matters And What It Offers You

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape clinical culture at one of Central Massachusetts’ most mission-driven residential recovery programs. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, influence program design and policy, and make a measurable difference in the lives of Latino men on the path to recovery.

LAHA provides organizational support including ongoing professional development funding, CEU reimbursement, collaborative executive leadership, and a team deeply committed to culturally responsive care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Operations

• Oversee all clinical operations including assessments, treatment planning, service delivery, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Oversee intake, screening, and admission processes, including ASAM placement criteria, eligibility verification, and coordination of referrals.
• Provide clinical oversight for crisis intervention, safety planning, behavioral escalations, and coordination with emergency or external providers when needed.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team.
• Guide staff in the use of evidencebased practices: Motivational Interviewing, CBT, traumainformed care, harmreduction strategies, relapseprevention planning, and cooccurring disorder treatment.
• Promote a professional, ethical, traumainformed, and culturally responsive clinical environment for both clients and staff.
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all privacy and security requirements for protected health information.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop, update, and enforce clinical policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Maintain compliance with DPH/BSAS, and support preparation for audits and corrective action plans.
• Support program development, clinical model design, and implementation of new services or treatment tracks.
  
  

Utilization Management & Documentation

• Complete and oversee insurance authorizations, concurrent reviews, continuedstay requests, and clinical justifications in collaboration with utilization review and billing teams.
  
  

We encourage candidates who are mission-aligned and bring strong SUD/residential expertise to apply. The following outlines required qualifications and areas where additional experience is valued.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure: Active LICSW, LMHC, or LADC1 license in Massachusetts, in good standing.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience working with Latino/Latinx communities.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with ASAM criteria, BSAS licensing, and state/federal residential program compliance.
• Familiarity with utilization management processes, including insurance authorizations and concurrent review documentation.
• Formal training or certification in evidencebased modalities such as Motivational Interviewing.
• Experience with Clinical documentation systems in a residential or outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit or community health center environment.
  
  

BENEFITS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

✓ Health / Dental / Vision Insurance

✓ CEU Reimbursement

✓ Generous Paid Time Off

✓ Professional Development Opportunities

✓ 401(k) Plan

✓ Flexible Schedule