Clinical Director

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

3d • $105,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director provides leadership, clinical oversight, and operational management for community forensic mental health clinics serving substance abuse and sex offender treatment populations. The role oversees clinical service delivery and clinic operations, maintains an active clinical and supervision caseload, and ensures regulatory, contractual, and ethical compliance. The Director develops and supports high-performing clinical teams, delivers board-level and CASOMB supervision, and promotes ethical, trauma-informed, evidence-based care and positive client outcomes.

The position calls for advanced expertise in forensic mental health treatment, including Risk-Need-Responsivity, the Good Lives Model, and sex-offender-specific treatment approaches. It includes conducting assessments and evaluations, using validated risk assessment tools, engaging with referral sources and justice-system partners, contributing to program development and quality improvement, and monitoring clinic performance. The role may be region-specific or involve travel across multiple clinic sites. It is full-time and primarily on-site in forensic mental health facilities, with some evenings or flexible hours possibly required.

Requirements

• Doctoral or master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• California licensure through the BBS as an LCSW, MFT, or LPCC, or licensure through the Board of Psychology as a Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• At least 8 years of clinical experience.
• At least 6 years of administrative or management experience in clinical settings.
• Experience providing board-level supervision and CASOMB supervision, or eligibility to provide it.
• 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, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, ethical care and prevention of further sexual victimization.
• Maintain CASOMB Independent Level certification and SARATSO compliance, and adhere to ethical guidelines including CAMFT, NASW, ACA, and ATSA standards and licensing board requirements.
• Once eligible to supervise, accept associates assigned for supervision.
• Work full-time primarily on-site, with travel between clinic locations and stakeholder sites; some evenings or flexible hours may be required.
• Meet physical requirements including frequent standing, walking, or remaining stationary; lifting and carrying 25–50 pounds; operating computers, EMR systems, and office equipment; clear vision and hearing; navigating work and community environments; and managing extended travel.
• Be able to work independently in the office and provide direct client services without another staff member present when required.

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 services.
• 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 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical service delivery, caseload management, staffing assignments, and program implementation for forensic populations.
• Maintain an active clinical and supervision caseload in accordance with BBS, BOP, and CASOMB guidelines, with 30–50% clinical focus.
• Conduct clinical assessments, intakes, screenings, and evaluations.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, contractual, and ethical standards, including CASOMB, BBS/BOP, and ATSA requirements.
• 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 primary liaison with referral sources, courts, probation and parole agencies, and community partners.
• Foster collaboration and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to program design, site expansion, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate clinical training for staff, including team meetings and agency-sponsored and CASOMB-specific training.
• Present quarterly performance scorecards and track clinic metrics and clinical and administrative objectives.
• Maintain CASOMB Independent Level certification and SARATSO compliance, and adhere to applicable licensing and ethical standards.
• 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: Director