Clinical Director - Contract
About The Position
We are looking for a strong and experienced Contract Clinical Director to serve as a key leader within our treatment program across our eight sites. In this high-impact role, you will provide the leadership, support, and oversight needed to ensure compassionate, effective, and high-quality clinical care while helping the clinical team operate with confidence and excellence. This opportunity is perfect for a hands-on clinical leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about supporting both patients and staff. The Clinical Director will lead clinical and counseling operations, provide supervision and mentorship to therapists, strengthen treatment programming, support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and partner with leadership and treatment teams to enhance the patient experience. Success in this role requires a collaborative leadership style, strong clinical expertise, and a dedication to continuous improvement in behavioral health care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Active and unrestricted independent licensure in counseling, social work, or mental health (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical management or supervisory role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be committed to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and accreditation process preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee all clinical and counseling services within the residential treatment program
- Supervise and support a team of individual and group therapists
- Provide regular clinical supervision to licensed and pre-licensed staff
- Review and update clinical treatment protocols to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission standards
- Oversee and enhance family programming to foster family engagement in recovery
- Coordinate enrichment, wellness, and spiritual programming that supports treatment plans
- Schedule and oversee guest lecturers, outside speakers, and other clinical programming contributors
- Review biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment as needed
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions as needed based on staffing
- Serve in a leadership rotation as “Manager on Call” as assigned
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical staff performance
- Collaborate with all levels of staff and management to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
