Clinical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Director to lead clinical operations at Freedom Detox, its Gastonia, North Carolina facility. The role provides leadership and oversight for clinical services supporting people receiving substance use disorder treatment, with an emphasis on high-quality, evidence-based care, clinical staff development, regulatory compliance, treatment quality, and overall program performance. Working with facility leadership and corporate clinical teams, the Clinical Director helps foster a collaborative treatment environment, strengthen clinical programming, and align services with Pyramid Healthcare standards. The role also supports program operations and growth, continuity of care, and improved outcomes for individuals navigating addiction and recovery. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekends and on-call clinical support as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
- Active, unrestricted North Carolina clinical license or credential, such as LCAS, LCSW, or LCMHC.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience in a behavioral health, substance use treatment, or healthcare setting.
- Experience overseeing clinical programming and supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Strong clinical leadership, staff development, and supervisory abilities.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices and substance use disorder services.
- Understanding of applicable state regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical documentation requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance clinical priorities, staff needs, regulatory compliance, and program operations.
- Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and recovery-focused care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with utilization review is preferred.
- Familiarity with PPO and out-of-network payer requirements is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee clinical services, including intake and assessment, individual and group therapy, family services, aftercare planning, crisis stabilization, and utilization review.
- Ensure clinical programming aligns with Pyramid Healthcare standards, evidence-based practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitor client engagement, treatment outcomes, and completion of required outcome measures.
- Identify barriers to clinical engagement and implement strategies to improve treatment effectiveness and client outcomes.
- Supervise clinical staff, including their training, professional development, licensure compliance, and adherence to ethical and clinical standards.
- Provide ongoing clinical supervision, guidance, and support to clinical team members.
- Coordinate onboarding, routine supervision meetings, and treatment team facilitation.
- Document supervisory activities and ensure staff receive appropriate clinical support.
- Oversee clinical curriculum development and structured training initiatives with Divisional Clinical Leadership.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and Pyramid Healthcare policies.
- Collaborate with program and corporate leadership on annual clinical strategic plans and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in clinical and operational reviews concerning documentation standards, electronic medical record utilization, billing coordination, and utilization review.
- Represent the program during internal and external audits and assist with corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with facility leadership, admissions, marketing, and corporate clinical teams to support program operations and growth.
- Participate in marketing and outreach meetings as needed, providing clinical insight and representing the program's treatment philosophy.
- Coordinate clinical services with operational departments to support effective treatment delivery and continuity of care.
- Provide on-call clinical support and crisis intervention as required.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
