What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at Rite of Passage?
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring Clinical Director at Silver Oak Academy in Keymar, Maryland✨
Must be clinically licensed (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW).
Silver Oak Academy is located on a scenic 78-acre campus surrounded by sprawling corn fields, beautiful woods full of local wildlife and foliage, a football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room, a fully equipped weight room & more), a Tech Center, student housing for 96 youth, and an academic building all just a short commute from Frederick, Baltimore & DC. On site dormitories are available for staff use during their shift and overnight for those with a long commute, or limited transportation. At Silver Oak, we will be providing services to adolescent male students with variety of mental health conditions in a class two RCC, Type 1 school, and future potential RTC.
Pay: starting at $100,000 depending on experience and education.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 30 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, PTO that can be used as soon asa it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What You Will Do
The Clinical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight across multiple programs, ensuring consistent implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed models of care while also delivering clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed staff as applicable. The Clinical Director will oversee treatment planning, documentation standards, and clinical quality assurance as well as reviewing critical incidents, safety plans, and risk assessments; guide staff through complex clinical decisions.
We are seeking an exceptional licensed therapist to serve as Clinical Director for a highly acute residential treatment program for adolescent males. The youth served present with significant aggression, elopement risk, and justice-system involvement, requiring a clinical leader who is confident, grounded, and skilled in managing complex risk within a structured, trauma-responsive environment.
This role provides direct leadership of the clinical team and oversight of treatment quality, clinical decision-making, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings experience in high-acuity adolescent residential or secure settings, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to mentor clinicians while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
You will join an organization with more than 40 years of experience serving complex youth, backed by the clinical infrastructure, training, and advancement opportunities of a nationwide behavioral health provider. This is an opportunity for a seasoned clinician to step into a visible leadership role with meaningful support and long-term growth potential.
To Be Considered You Should
After over 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Clinical Director you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Must be clinically licensed (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW).
Silver Oak Academy is located on a scenic 78-acre campus surrounded by sprawling corn fields, beautiful woods full of local wildlife and foliage, a football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room, a fully equipped weight room & more), a Tech Center, student housing for 96 youth, and an academic building all just a short commute from Frederick, Baltimore & DC. On site dormitories are available for staff use during their shift and overnight for those with a long commute, or limited transportation. At Silver Oak, we will be providing services to adolescent male students with variety of mental health conditions in a class two RCC, Type 1 school, and future potential RTC.
Pay: starting at $100,000 depending on experience and education.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 30 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, PTO that can be used as soon asa it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What You Will Do
The Clinical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight across multiple programs, ensuring consistent implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed models of care while also delivering clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed staff as applicable. The Clinical Director will oversee treatment planning, documentation standards, and clinical quality assurance as well as reviewing critical incidents, safety plans, and risk assessments; guide staff through complex clinical decisions.
We are seeking an exceptional licensed therapist to serve as Clinical Director for a highly acute residential treatment program for adolescent males. The youth served present with significant aggression, elopement risk, and justice-system involvement, requiring a clinical leader who is confident, grounded, and skilled in managing complex risk within a structured, trauma-responsive environment.
This role provides direct leadership of the clinical team and oversight of treatment quality, clinical decision-making, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings experience in high-acuity adolescent residential or secure settings, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to mentor clinicians while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
You will join an organization with more than 40 years of experience serving complex youth, backed by the clinical infrastructure, training, and advancement opportunities of a nationwide behavioral health provider. This is an opportunity for a seasoned clinician to step into a visible leadership role with meaningful support and long-term growth potential.
To Be Considered You Should
- Have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Independent clinical licensure in the state (LCPC, LCSW, or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of senior-level clinical leadership, preferably in residential, inpatient, or intensive behavioral health settings.
- Demonstrate experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and managing complex clinical/operational environments.
- Posess strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, and behavioral health treatment models.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply licensing standards, contract requirements, and regulatory expectations.
After over 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Clinical Director you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Salary : $100,000