Clinical Director (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)

Banyan Brand•Castle Rock, CO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical operations at our Castle Rock, CO facility. This facility is a 60-bed, full-continuum program offering medically monitored detox (ASAM 3.7), residential SUD and mental health treatment, and PHP across both tracks. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct accountability for clinical quality, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. The Clinical Director reports to the Executive Director and VP of Clinical Services and serves as the clinical compass of the facility by shaping program culture, driving excellence, and ensuring every patient receives trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field.
Active, unrestricted clinical license in Colorado required: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent.
5–7 years of progressive clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
Minimum 3 years of formal management experience, including staff supervision and program oversight.
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance and clinical quality assurance.
Skilled in ASAM criteria, utilization review, level-of-care determinations, and managing complex clinical presentations across SUD and co-occurring disorders.
Ability to inspire, coach, and hold clinical staff accountable while building a high-performance, mission-aligned team culture.
Working knowledge of Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, HIPAA, and state licensing standards with demonstrated ability to maintain and sustain compliance.
Proficient in data-driven quality assurance, chart auditing, and performance improvement processes.
Able to communicate clearly and credibly across clinical staff, executive leadership, payors, families, and external partners.
Competent in incident response, risk mitigation, safety planning, and emergency preparedness in high-acuity settings.
Ability to manage clinical operations across multiple programs and levels of care with efficiency and fidelity to clinical standards.
Committed to trauma-informed, patient-centered care and adherence to professional and organizational ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of clinical management experience in residential or intensive levels of care.
Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field.
Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Addiction-specific or trauma-focused certifications (e.g., CAP, CAADC, Trauma Certification).

Responsibilities

Provide clinical vision and leadership aligned with Banyan’s mission, values, and philosophy of care.
Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programming and treatment services.
Use clinical data (outcomes, utilization, AMA rates, and QA findings) to guide program improvement and strategic decision-making.
Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop clinicians and clinical support staff.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and evaluate clinical personnel.
Oversee daily clinical operations, continuity of care, including ASAM determinations, and level-of-care decisions.
Conduct and oversee clinical chart audits, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality standards; oversee incident reporting, corrective action, and emergency preparedness.
Work collaboratively with Medical, Nursing, Admissions, Operations, and Case Management teams.
Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical staffing forums.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, payors, and community partners.