Clinic Director – Adolescent Mental Health

Adolescent Wellness Academy • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Adolescent Wellness Academy is expanding into North Carolina and is seeking an experienced Clinic Director to lead the launch and ongoing success of its first facility in the state. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the clinic’s performance across four key pillars: clinical excellence, client experience, employee experience, and business health. This role is designed for a strong clinical leader capable of building an exceptional team, fostering a values-driven culture, and achieving significant results for adolescents and their families. Relevant backgrounds include Adolescent Mental Health Leadership, PHP/IOP, Behavioral Health Operations, Clinical Program Development, and Residential Treatment.

Requirements

• Independently licensed behavioral health professional in North Carolina, such as an LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent
• Master’s degree in a related clinical field
• 5+ years of behavioral health experience
• 2+ years of clinical or operational leadership experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing performance
• Strong knowledge of clinical quality, compliance, and behavioral health operations

Nice To Haves

• Adolescent PHP/IOP experience strongly preferred
• Program launch or expansion experience preferred
• Qualified Supervisor status preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally to Florida for company-sponsored training

Responsibilities

• Launch and ongoing performance of AWA’s first North Carolina facility
• Clinical quality, client outcomes, team experience, and financial health
• Recruitment, development, and performance management of the clinical and operational teams
• Admissions, treatment planning, clinical progress, crisis response, and discharge coordination
• Documentation quality, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and risk management
• Building strong partnerships with families, providers, and community referral sources
• Continuous improvement of programming, systems, and clinic performance

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Fractional or contract work may be available beforehand to support launch planning, program development, recruitment, and training.

What This Job Offers

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