What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at Trillium Wellness Center?
Trillium Wellness Center is a new adult residential mental health treatment program located in Seymour, Tennessee.
We are building a program where people can feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for while they work toward lasting healing. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Director who wants to help shape the clinical program, team culture, and overall standard of care from the beginning.
The Clinical Director will work full time and on-site each day. They will oversee the clinical department and collaborate closely with leadership, psychiatry, nursing, admissions, operations, and the rest of the treatment team. This person will be responsible for ensuring clients receive high-quality, ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
• Lead and support therapists, case managers, and other clinical team members
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and developing the clinical team
• Provide regular clinical supervision to licensed and associate level clinicians
• Oversee assessments, treatment plans, clinical documentation, case management, utilization review, and discharge planning
• Ensure the clinical team follows Tennessee licensing requirements, accreditation standards, ethical guidelines, and company policies
• Work closely with psychiatry, nursing, admissions, operations, and experiential staff to provide coordinated care
• Help create and maintain a positive, supportive, and accountable team culture
• Review documentation and monitor clinical quality, client outcomes, and areas for improvement
• Develop and update clinical policies, procedures, programming, and best practices
• Participate in leadership meetings and help guide the continued growth of the program
• Support the team during complex cases, crisis situations, and higher acuity clinical concerns
Qualifications
• Master’s or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active Tennessee clinical license in good standing, including LPC MHSP, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist
• Previous experience in clinical leadership, supervision, or program management
• Strong understanding of adult mental health diagnoses, trauma informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence based treatment
• Experience with clinical documentation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with Joint Commission standards is preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records is required, and Kipu experience is a plus
• Residential mental health or behavioral health experience is strongly preferred
We are looking for someone who leads with compassion, communicates clearly, and knows how to balance accountability with support. The right person will be organized, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable helping build systems and processes in a new program.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Opportunities for growth
• A collaborative leadership team
• The opportunity to help build and shape a new adult residential mental health program
At Trillium Wellness Center, we believe healing begins when people feel safe, supported, and seen. Our mission is to combine evidence based clinical care, holistic wellness, and nature centered experiences to help individuals restore balance in mind, body, and spirit.
If you are passionate about strong clinical care, team development, and creating an environment where both clients and staff can thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Trillium Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer.
***In addition to applying through LinkedIn, please email a copy of your résumé to admin@twhcm.com so we can keep a complete application on file.