Clinical Director - Detox and Residential Services

About The Raleigh House

With nearly 20 years of trusted service in the Denver Metro area, The Raleigh House is a recognized leader in integrated behavioral health, providing evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our approach focuses on whole-person care, clinical excellence, and supporting individuals in building sustainable recovery.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical services at The Center, our residential treatment and detox program in Denver. This role is responsible for overseeing clinical quality, supporting and developing a high-performing team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating effective, individualized care for clients.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who can balance staff development, sound clinical judgment, operational accountability, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

Position Overview

The Clinical Director provides clinical and operational leadership for The Center’s residential treatment and detox program. This position oversees clinical staff and programming, supports safe and effective patient care, and ensures services align with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and evidence-based practices.

Working closely with medical leadership, admissions, care management, and other department leaders, the Clinical Director helps maintain a strong treatment environment, supports positive client outcomes, and drives continuous improvement across the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Oversee clinical programming and service delivery to ensure treatment is individualized, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of clients receiving residential and detox services.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop clinical staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support for ongoing professional growth.
• Clinical Quality and Compliance: Ensure clinical services, documentation, treatment planning, and discharge processes meet applicable regulatory requirements, licensing standards, and organizational policies.
• Treatment Planning and Outcomes: Monitor treatment effectiveness, documentation quality, length of stay, and client progress to identify opportunities for improvement and support appropriate transitions in care.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with medical leadership, admissions, care management, and other department leaders to support coordinated care, effective communication, and continuity throughout the treatment process.
• Risk Management and Client Safety: Support appropriate clinical assessment, risk identification, crisis intervention, and escalation procedures to promote client safety in a residential and detox environment.
• Program Operations: Work with leadership to address clinical workflow challenges, staffing needs, and operational priorities while maintaining quality of care.
• Performance Management: Establish clear expectations for clinical staff, address performance concerns, and promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Regulatory Readiness: Support preparation for audits, inspections, and accreditation reviews, including compliance with applicable Colorado behavioral health regulations and Joint Commission standards, as applicable.
• Continuous Improvement: Review clinical and operational data, identify trends, and implement improvements that strengthen service delivery and client outcomes.
• Census and Program Growth: Collaborate with admissions and organizational leadership to support appropriate admissions, effective utilization of services, and sustainable program growth.
• Culture and Team Engagement: Foster a supportive, respectful, and clinically focused environment that promotes teamwork, professional development, and compassionate client care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Colorado clinical license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical leadership and staff management experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical supervisory role.
• Prior experience in residential treatment, detoxification, addiction treatment, or another higher level of behavioral health care.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Director or in a comparable clinical leadership role strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, level-of-care placement, treatment planning, and transitions in care.
• Understanding of applicable Colorado behavioral health regulations, clinical documentation standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff, manage performance, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance clinical priorities with operational responsibilities in a fast-paced treatment environment.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000