Clinical Director of Residential Treatment - Youth Services

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by shaping clinical practice and developing the people who deliver it?

Join an established, reputable, and dedicated Residential Treatment team serving adolescents ages 12–17. As Clinical Director, you'll provide strategic clinical leadership, help therapists strengthen their skills, and build a collaborative, trauma-informed Treatment Team. You'll have the opportunity to deepen staff understanding of mental health and trauma-informed care while strengthening the quality and sustainability of services for the youth we serve.

What You'll Do:

Provide Clinical Leadership

• Oversee assessment, treatment planning, and treatment for youth in the residential program.
• Provide clinical direction to ensure treatment plans are understood and consistently integrated into therapy, daily programming, and the therapeutic milieu.
• Consult with therapists and program leadership regarding complex cases, clinical concerns, and treatment approaches.
• Support evaluation of referrals and implementation of the program's treatment model and evidence-informed practices.

Develop and Support the Clinical Team

• Provide direct supervision, consultation, coaching, and support to Residential Therapists/Counselors.
• Help therapists strengthen their clinical skills and grow professionally.
• Provide training and education to therapists, case managers, milieu staff, and other Residential team members on mental health and trauma-informed care.
• Build a collaborative, effective, and trauma-informed Treatment Team.

Lead Therapeutic Programming

• Provide supervision and guidance to the Therapeutic Activities Coordinator and team.
• Ensure therapeutic programming supports treatment goals, positive youth outcomes, and program expectations.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, performance management, and retention of clinical and therapeutic staff.

Support Program Quality

• Partner with Program Leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, contract, and Medicaid requirements.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and Medicaid billing goals.
• Participate in case reviews and other quality-improvement activities.
• Provide after-hours clinical consultation as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Master's degree in a human services field
• LCSW or LCPC
• At least 2 years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, program leadership, and other members of the Residential team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Preferred: Previous experience working in residential or other 24/7 care settings.

Additional Requirements: Must successfully complete all required pre-employment drug screens and background clearances. Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional after-hours consultation, based on program needs.

Compensation: Exact pay commensurate with education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• All employees must complete a background check prior to being hired. Any issue with this?
• Have you ever been involuntarily terminated from a job?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCPC or LCSW (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000