Clinical Director (LCSW)

Central Jersey Medical Center•Perth Amboy, NJ

36d

About The Position

The Clinical Director (LCSW) serves as the clinical leader for Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine Services and is responsible for the oversight, development, and continuous improvement of behavioral health programming across the center. This role provides leadership in clinical operations, quality management, program development, staff support, regulatory compliance, and patient care initiatives. Working collaboratively with medical, psychiatric, operational, and community partners, the Clinical Director ensures the delivery of integrated, patient-centered behavioral health services while advancing strategic goals, expanding access to care, and supporting sustainable program growth. The Clinical Director champions evidence-based practices, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and fosters a culture of excellence in service delivery and patient outcomes. The Clinical Director will maintain a clinical caseload, facilitate therapeutic groups, provide comprehensive assessments, coordinate treatment planning, and support the expansion of addiction medicine and behavioral health services throughout the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment.
Prior experience providing clinical oversight and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
Experience facilitating behavioral health, psychoeducational, substance use disorder, and recovery-oriented groups.
Experience working within outpatient behavioral health, integrated care, FQHC, IOP, PHP, or substance use treatment settings.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Relapse Prevention.
Experience treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience with program development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical operations management.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary care team.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment interventions as clinically indicated.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
Provide clinical oversight and leadership for behavioral health services.
Provide clinical consultation, case review, and treatment recommendations to interdisciplinary team members.
Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, clinical standards, and organizational policies.
Assist in the development, implementation, and expansion of behavioral health and addiction medicine services.
Develop and oversee group counseling, psychoeducational programming, and other therapeutic services.
Participate in strategic planning initiatives to support program growth and sustainability.
Identify opportunities to expand services based on patient and community needs.
Oversee biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and discharge planning processes.
Monitor clinical productivity, patient engagement, and treatment outcomes.
Collaborate with medical providers, care coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure integrated patient care.
Support implementation and optimization of clinical workflows and operational processes.
Facilitate and oversee psychoeducational, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented groups.
Develop evidence-based group curricula focused on mental health, substance use disorders, coping skills, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.
Assist with the development, implementation, and oversight of Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services and other structured treatment programming as organizational needs evolve.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, FQHC, and organizational requirements.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
Monitor documentation quality and conduct clinical chart audits.
Support accreditation, regulatory audits, and compliance reviews.
Review and update behavioral health policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Foster collaborative relationships with referral sources, hospitals, schools, community agencies, and healthcare partners.
Participate in outreach activities designed to increase access to behavioral health services.
Support development of referral pathways and community partnerships.