Clinical director

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and experienced Clinical Director to oversee the therapeutic and counseling functions of a residential substance use treatment program. The ideal candidate will be a confident clinical leader who can mentor and inspire a team while managing operations with attention to compliance, quality, and patient-centered care. The role requires someone who is emotionally intelligent, composed under pressure, and committed to empowering both staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical and counseling services within the residential treatment program
• Supervise and support a team of individual and group therapists
• Provide regular clinical supervision to licensed and pre-licensed staff
• Review and update clinical treatment protocols to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission standards
• Oversee and enhance family programming to foster family engagement in recovery
• Coordinate enrichment, wellness, and spiritual programming that supports treatment plans
• Schedule and oversee guest lecturers, outside speakers, and other clinical programming contributors
• Review biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment as needed
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions as needed based on staffing
• Serve in a leadership rotation as 'Manager on Call' as assigned
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical staff performance
• Collaborate with all levels of staff and management to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Active and unrestricted independent licensure in counseling, social work, or mental health (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical management or supervisory role
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and accreditation process preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be committed to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use
• Must be authorized to work in the United States