Clinical Director - Sign on Bonus of $5,000!

KVC Health Systems • Hays, KS

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About The Position

Clinical Director –

Are you a compassionate leader ready to shape the future of behavioral health services for youth and their families? KVC Camber Hays is seeking a Clinical Director to lead a dedicated team of clinicians and ensure the highest quality of therapeutic care within our acute hospital and/or residential programs. This pivotal role is ideal for an experienced clinician passionate about trauma-informed care, inclusion, and meaningful leadership.

KVC proudly maintains an Indeed Work Wellbeing Score of 83, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, purpose-driven, and empowering workplace for all team members.

WHY KVC?

At KVC, you’ll join a mission-driven organization where your leadership directly transforms lives. We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health care that builds resilience, restores hope, and strengthens families. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to innovate while collaborating with a team dedicated to continuous improvement, integrity, and compassion.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling from an accredited institution.
• Active licensure as one of the following: Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• One to three years of leadership or supervisory experience in a mental health setting.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of post-licensure clinical supervision experience in youth mental health.
• Expertise in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered approaches.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of therapists providing individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents.
• Oversee all clinical operations within the acute hospital and/or residential program.
• Partner with Psychiatry, Nursing, and Utilization Review teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
• Supervise and develop clinical staff through regular meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives.
• Conduct compliance and quality audits, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and agency standards.
• Engage in community outreach, marketing, and referral development to strengthen community relationships.
• Drive the implementation of evidence-based practices such as Trauma Systems Therapy (TST), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Zero Suicide.
• Serve as a clinical resource for crisis intervention, audits, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, licensure supervision, and training of new and existing staff.

What This Job Offers

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