Director of Clinical Services

Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences is a 50-year-old treatment organization dedicated to providing hope, healing, and long-term recovery in the Atlanta community. MARR is nationally recognized for its excellence in substance use disorder treatment and offers:

• Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
• Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)
• Professionals Program
• Sober Living and Extended Care

Our mission is rooted in therapeutic integrity, accountability, and deeply supportive community. For five decades, MARR has helped individuals reclaim their lives and build sustainable recovery.

OVERVIEW

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is a key clinical leader responsible for shaping the therapeutic vision, culture, and daily operations of all clinical programming across MARR’s levels of care. This leader ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment while developing and supporting a strong clinical team.

The DCS oversees clinical operations, compliance, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary coordination, playing a central role in staff leadership, program development, and quality improvement.

This role is ideal for a confident, mission-driven clinical leader passionate about culture, innovation, and delivering exceptional client care.e.

Clinical Leadership & Program Direction

• Oversee all clinical services within assigned programs, ensuring evidence-based treatment and strong clinical outcomes.
• Guide treatment planning, case reviews, and therapeutic interventions to ensure individualized care.
• Ensure programming reflects trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented clinical practices.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Lead and mentor therapists, counselors, case managers, and clinical support staff.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and supportive clinical culture.
• Provide supervision of clinical processes, training, performance development, and ongoing professional growth.

Integrated & Collaborative Care

• Partner closely with medical, psychiatric, and support departments to deliver coordinated dual-diagnosis care.
• Promote consistent communication, alignment, and integrated treatment planning across disciplines.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, Joint Commission standards, payer requirements, and internal policies.
• Lead documentation audits, workflow improvements, and performance monitoring.
• Manage clinical risk, critical incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Program Development & Resource Stewardship

• Participate in strategic planning, staffing design, budgeting, and program expansion efforts.
• Support initiatives that improve client experience, staff engagement, and treatment efficacy.
• Help strengthen community partnerships and expand access to recovery services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensure

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist) required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience working in PHP, IOP, residential, or inpatient behavioral health strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership grounded in emotional intelligence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Full-time, on-site leadership role within a dynamic clinical setting.
• On-call responsibilities in support of 24/7 program operations.

MARR is a Drug Free Workplace.

MARR is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and equitable environment for all employees and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000