Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Lad Lake Inc • Dousman, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lad Lake is seeking an experienced behavioral health leader to serve as our Assistant Director of Clinical Services for our Dousman Residential Program. This position provides clinical leadership, supervision, and direction to ensure youth receive exceptional trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The Assistant Director of Clinical Services is a key member of the residential leadership team and serves as a bridge between clinical practice and residential operations. This role is responsible for developing high-performing clinical teams, strengthening treatment practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing a culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate clinical leader who wants to influence care delivery, mentor developing professionals, and make a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Wisconsin independent clinical licensure in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or another applicable behavioral health discipline.
• Three to five years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in residential treatment, behavioral health, or a related setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, coaching, or leadership.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health treatment practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, supervision, and consultation skills.
• Ability to lead and develop clinical professionals while fostering collaboration.
• Knowledge of residential treatment licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated leadership aligned with Lad Lake’s values and THRIVE Leadership Framework.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are license eligible may be considered only if they can demonstrate a clear plan and timeline for obtaining independent licensure. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of licensure requirements within the established timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure clinical services are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with best practices in residential treatment.
• Ensure effective clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, interventions, and discharge planning.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to an assigned caseload and/or service area based on program needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Directly supervise Therapists, Case Managers, Clinical Interns, and other assigned clinical staff.
• Provide coaching, consultation, performance feedback, and professional development to strengthen clinical practice.
• Supervise therapists in training who are working toward completion of required supervised hours for independent licensure.
• Support the growth of future behavioral health professionals through meaningful supervision and mentorship.
• Build a clinical culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• Partner with residential leadership to ensure treatment philosophy is integrated throughout the residential environment.
• Collaborate with residential operations, education, nursing, recreation, and other departments to provide coordinated care.
• Provide clinical consultation during crisis situations and support staff in effective therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in the clinical on-call rotation.
• Promote consistency in trauma-informed care practices, interventions, and team communication.
• Ensure clinical services meet licensing, accreditation, payer, ethical, and organizational requirements.
• Review and support quality clinical documentation and treatment practices.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance activities, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve services through clinical outcomes, feedback, and data-informed decision-making.
• Develop collaborative relationships with referral partners, counties, families, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Lad Lake in treatment meetings, court proceedings, and professional collaborations as appropriate.
• Participate in organizational committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support the implementation and advancement of clinical programming and treatment initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Services.

Benefits

• At Lad Lake, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive. For more than a century, we have partnered with youth and families facing significant challenges by providing compassionate, innovative, and effective services.
• When you join Lad Lake, you become part of a mission-driven team committed to changing lives, strengthening communities, and creating a workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager