Assistant Clinical Director $7,500 Sign on Bonus

Sierra Tucson•Tucson, AZ

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Director plans, implements, and coordinates clinical services across assigned programs and departments. The role provides oversight of clinical operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support quality patient outcomes. The position also develops and maintains administrative and clinical operations, program goals and procedures, staffing plans, and efficient care-delivery workflows. It may include oversight of program budgets and staff, an assigned caseload where applicable, and treatment planning and records management. The role is based at Sierra Tucson, a residential behavioral health treatment center in Tucson, Arizona, serving adults with substance use disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The position is full-time, with schedule options of Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The stated annual pay range is $80,000–$90,000, with salary dependent on experience, licensure, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or mental health, or a closely related field.
Master’s degree in behavioral or mental health where required by the state for licensed clinicians.
At least four years of experience working with the facility’s population.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
State-required licensed counselor or therapist credential for the area of clinical expertise; the posting identifies LPC, LCSW, or Independent LMFT as needed clinical licenses.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license if required by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and support for daily clinical operations in assigned service areas and monitor treatment quality, patient access, and continuity of care.
Review clinical and operational performance metrics and develop improvement strategies; support evidence-based practices and organizational planning and program development.
Develop and maintain administrative and clinical operations that provide quality care and outcomes.
Contribute to program goals, objectives, personnel, resources, equipment, implementation plans, timetables, and outcome measures.
Oversee program budgets and policies regarding participant involvement, requirements, and benefits; provide management oversight of facility programs and relevant staff.
Develop and implement procedures to improve program efficiency and coordinate care delivery, workflow, scheduling, registration, discharge, and billing processes according to facility procedures.
Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, develop, and manage the performance of clinical staff; provide coaching, mentorship, and evaluations.
Monitor staff schedules and staffing levels to facilitate timely care, and foster accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and effective communication.
Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain and audit charts and records for people receiving services.
Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensing requirements, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal behavioral health regulations; support quality improvement and regulatory readiness.
Serve as a liaison and provide consultation to staff on matters related to clinical specialty, regulations, and standards.
Assist with developing and implementing operating policies and procedures, ensuring workflows align with organizational objectives, treatment protocols, regulations, and standards of care.
Ensure operations conform to environmental, safety, and infection-control requirements.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other stakeholders to support integrated patient care.
Represent Sierra Tucson in community meetings and professional partnerships and provide outreach in the area of clinical specialty as needed.
Promote a positive, empathetic, professional, and patient-centered treatment environment; address patient concerns and complaints promptly while prioritizing safety and satisfaction.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.