Clinical Director

Recovery Centers of Montana • St. Ignatius, MT

10d • $70,000

About The Position

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall clinical and operational leadership of The Haven. This role ensures high-quality clinical programming, effective staff supervision, and full compliance with Montana licensing requirements and ASAM standards. The position blends clinical expertise with hands-on leadership to maintain a safe, ethical, and therapeutic treatment environment. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping clinical quality, regulatory integrity, and long-term program development.

Requirements

• Current Montana licensure as an LCSW, LCPC, or LAC (required); dual licensure preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive clinical and supervisory experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment settings
• Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations with sound clinical judgment and professionalism.
• Commitment to quality improvement, accountability, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical leadership and oversight to counselors, case managers, peer support specialists, and rehabilitation aides.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical and support staff.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Oversee resident programming schedules and staff coverage to support continuity of care.
• Participate in utilization review activities, including pre-authorizations and continued stay reviews.
• Facilitate weekly clinical and staff meetings to promote consistency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Maintain a trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented program culture.
• Provide clinical support to residents as needed, including crisis intervention, brief therapy, and consultation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing, accreditation, safety, and facility standards.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and early exits in collaboration with the Chief Clinical Director and Admissions team.
• Model ethical practice, professional boundaries, and recovery-focused leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance plan options, paid time off, professional development support, and a 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match.
• Optional private on-site one-bedroom apartment available as part of the total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed