Clinical Director

Pacific Clinics • Los Gatos, CA

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About The Position

With general direction, the Clinical Director manages clinical staff and operations across multiple clinical programs. The role ensures youth, adults, and families receive effective, efficient, and culturally appropriate services. The Clinical Director collaborates with the Executive Director on agency-wide initiatives, annual priorities, and continuous quality improvement; oversees program design and budgeting; ensures compliance with fiscal and contract obligations; and works with community partners, agencies, and county departments. The role also ensures that daily operations run smoothly and comply with safety policies, standards, and regulations.

The position requires a master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and at least five years of direct clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required experience includes three years in adult and children's mental health and three years of clinical supervisory experience. California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D., or other licensure required for the agency's varying business needs is required. The position involves driving and may include unsupervised contact with children; a full background check and TB exam are required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
• Five or more years of direct clinical experience, or equivalent qualifying education and experience.
• Three years of experience in adult and children's mental health.
• Three years of clinical supervisory experience.
• California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D., or other licensure required based on varying agency business needs.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to drive.
• Must complete a full background check and TB exam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management and assess strengths and areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage program budgets, assess opportunities for program growth, and identify potential funding resources.
• Promote a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and facilitate CQI forums and teams as needed.
• Train and coordinate training for systems change, support learning partners, and train direct service staff.
• Facilitate the integration of best practices across agency programs and support teams.
• Evaluate, assess, and manage risk.
• Develop and negotiate program proposals.
• Represent the agency to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and payors.
• Research, review, implement, and monitor Evidence Based Practices (EBPs), best-practice principles, structures, and clinical policy.
• Participate in developing outcome measures and analyze outcomes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate and monitor performance against program and outside-agency contracts.
• Manage and ensure the ongoing development of CPMs' and direct reports' skills and competencies.
• Participate in the Leadership Academy and curriculum development.
• Apply legal and ethical standards in completing work.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with eligibility starting on day one.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time off plans.
• Possible bilingual differentials for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

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