Clinical Director – Substance Use & Behavioral Health

Pyramid Healthcare•Mills River, NC

8d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Silver Ridge Recovery, part of Pyramid Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical services at our Mills River, NC location. Silver Ridge is an adult substance use treatment program serving men and women age 35+. This is an opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to oversee a dedicated clinical team while helping ensure high-quality, compassionate, and compliant care for individuals working toward long-term recovery.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
Current professional clinical license, such as LCSW, LCMHC, or LCAS.
3–5 years of experience in a clinical leadership or related healthcare role.
Experience working in substance use treatment or a similar behavioral healthcare setting.
Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage crisis situations and make sound clinical decisions.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Ability to effectively navigate and utilize an EMR.

Nice To Haves

Utilization Review experience, particularly with PPO and out-of-network policies, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all clinical services, including assessments and intakes, individual and group therapy, family services, treatment planning, aftercare planning, crisis intervention, and utilization review.
Provide clinical supervision, training, and ongoing development for clinical staff.
Facilitate treatment team meetings and provide guidance regarding clinical decision-making and client care.
Support structured onboarding and ongoing training for clinical team members.
Develop and maintain clinical programming and curriculum in collaboration with regional and corporate clinical leadership.
Monitor client engagement and outcome measures and implement initiatives to improve clinical effectiveness.
Partner with program and corporate leadership on clinical strategy and continuous quality improvement.
Participate in operational and clinical reviews involving documentation, EMR processes, billing, marketing, and other program needs.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Represent the program during internal and external audits.
Provide clinical support during crisis situations and assist with on-call clinical needs as required.
Supervise clinical staff and ensure appropriate training, support, and professional development.
Promote a collaborative clinical environment focused on quality care and positive client outcomes.
Work closely with leadership to identify barriers to engagement and develop solutions that strengthen program effectiveness.