Clinical Director

Hope Program, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation • San Mateo, CA

9h • $105,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

HOPE Program is seeking a Clinical Director for its substance abuse and sex offender treatment program. The Clinical Director provides leadership, clinical oversight, and operational management in community forensic mental health clinics. The role requires advanced clinical expertise with sex offender and justice-involved populations, and responsibility for meeting regulatory, contractual, and ethical requirements. The director builds and supports high-performing clinical teams, promotes trauma-informed care, and works to achieve positive client outcomes and organizational goals. The position includes CASOMB and board-level supervision and support for eligible staff.

The Clinical Director oversees clinical service delivery, including caseloads, staffing, and program implementation, and maintains an active clinical and supervision caseload in accordance with BBS/BOP/CASOMB guidelines, with a 30–50% clinical focus. The role also includes conducting assessments, intakes, screenings, and evaluations; monitoring compliance and quality; supervising and mentoring staff and trainees; working with referral sources and justice-system partners; contributing to program development and improvement; and tracking and reporting clinic performance metrics.

The position is full-time and primarily on-site at a forensic mental health facility, with travel among clinic locations and other community or correctional sites. Regional travel is frequent, and some evening or flexible hours may be required. The work involves interaction with clients, clinical teams, probation and parole officers, courts, and community partners, as well as strict adherence to HIPAA and other applicable standards. Staff may at times work independently and provide direct client services without another staff member present.

Requirements

• Doctoral or master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• California licensure with BBS as an LCSW, MFT, or LPCC, or licensure with the Board of Psychology as a Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of administrative or management experience in clinical settings.
• Experience providing board-level supervision and CASOMB supervision, or eligibility to do so.
• Successful completion of supervisory training required by the licensing board.
• Ability to manage difficult client discussions, multiple tasks, and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, consistent high performance, organization, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• In-depth knowledge and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based forensic treatment modalities.
• Proficiency in CBT, Risk-Need-Responsivity principles, and sex offender-specific curriculum delivery.
• Ability to work independently, manage high-pressure situations, and maintain effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, ethical care and preventing further sexual victimization.
• Ability to maintain and adhere to CASOMB Independent Level certification, SARATSO compliance, applicable ethical guidelines, and licensing board standards.
• Ability to facilitate clinical training and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based forensic treatment modalities.
• Ability to work independently in the office and provide direct client services without another staff member present.
• Ability to stand, walk, or remain stationary for extended periods; lift and carry 25–50 pounds; operate computers, EMR systems, and office equipment; and travel between offices, clinics, and community environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing multiple clinic sites or regional programs.
• Familiarity with federal and state probation contracts and compliance monitoring.
• Prior experience in program development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in forensic settings such as jails, court programs, re-entry, diversion, or inpatient forensic programs.
• Proficiency conducting and interpreting validated risk assessments, including STABLE 2007, STATIC 99R, LS/CMI, and PCL-R.
• SARATSO certification in LS/CMI and Stable; certification is required to be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical service delivery, including caseload management, staffing assignments, and program implementation for forensic populations.
• Maintain an active clinical and supervision caseload in accordance with BBS/BOP/CASOMB guidelines, with a 30–50% clinical focus.
• Conduct clinical assessments, intakes, screenings, and evaluations.
• Monitor regulatory, contractual, and ethical compliance, including CASOMB, BBS/BOP, and ATSA standards.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with contractual deliverables and clinic metrics.
• Provide board-level clinical supervision and mentorship to licensed and unlicensed staff, doctoral-level trainees, and practicum students.
• Ensure staff meet licensure and certification requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with referral sources, courts, probation and parole agencies, and community partners.
• Foster collaboration and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Contribute to program design, site expansion, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate clinical training for staff, including agency-sponsored and CASOMB-specific training.
• Present quarterly performance scorecards, track clinic metrics, and ensure clinical and administrative objectives are met.
• Maintain required CASOMB Independent Level certification and SARATSO compliance, and adhere to licensing board standards and ethical guidelines.
• Perform additional responsibilities consistent with leadership, supervision, and program objectives, including duties assigned by the Regional Clinical Director.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Extensive training
• Ongoing consultation
• Continuous support for employees and students participating in training programs

What This Job Offers

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