Clinical Director

Samba Recovery•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Samba Recovery at Savannah is seeking a Licensed Clinical Director to lead and support our outpatient substance use programs, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient Detox (OP DTX) levels of care. This full-time role provides both direct clinical services and clinical supervision to a team of therapists delivering evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ideal candidate is a Georgia-licensed clinician with supervisory credentials (e.g., LPC-S, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) who demonstrates strong leadership, clinical judgement, and a passion for fostering professional growth in others while ensuring the highest quality of client care.

Requirements

Active Georgia clinical license with supervisory eligibility or credential required (LPC-S, LCSW, LMFT, etc. with supervisory endorsement).
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum 2 years of post-licensure experience providing therapy in substance use or behavioral health treatment settings, including psychoeducational and process groups.
Strong understanding of clinical best practices, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards (GA state regulations and The Joint Commission).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Proficiency in EHR systems (KIPU preferred) and ability to ensure timely and compliant documentation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PHP and IOP programming is strongly preferred.
Prior experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision and oversight to therapists, case managers, and interns in accordance with Georgia licensing board standards.
Conduct regular supervision meetings, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional guidelines, documentation standards, and treatment protocols.
Oversee the clinical integrity and quality of care delivered across all outpatient programs (PHP, IOP, OP DTX).
Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as needed, to support client care and program needs.
Ability to manage a caseload, as needed, while maintaining professional boundaries and client engagement.
Review and approve clinical documentation, including biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with GA and TJC regulations, in our EHR system, KIPU.
Complete regular and monthly chart audits.
Lead case consultations, treatment team meetings, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Support staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Collaborate with program leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.