Licensed Clinical Director

Gaudenzia•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking a licensed, motivated Clinical Director for its Recovery Campus at Park Heights in Baltimore. The program provides evidence-based behavioral health treatment for youth and adults, including detox and withdrawal management, women’s residential treatment and halfway house services, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, mental health treatment and medication management, and 24/7 admissions. Services are available regardless of ability to pay or insurance coverage. The Clinical Director leads and supports clinical staff and treatment operations, ensuring that care and documentation meet applicable policies, state regulations, licensing requirements, and funding and regulatory standards. The role requires knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care, substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, client-centered practice, and Motivational Interviewing. The Director also maintains professional credentials and may carry a small client caseload when necessary. Gaudenzia’s mission is to promote long-term recovery through comprehensive treatment and support for people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive, with a commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Hold an active Maryland behavioral health license permitting independent clinical practice. Qualifying licenses include LCPC, LCADC, LCMFT, LCPAT, LCSW-C, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or another qualifying Maryland behavioral health license consistent with the services provided by the program.
Have at least five years of documented experience in human services.
Have at least two years of administrative or clinical supervision experience.
If providing clinical supervision, meet applicable Maryland Board requirements to serve as an approved clinical supervisor.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria and corresponding levels of care.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial characteristics and comorbid behaviors associated with substance use disorder and/or mental illness.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective approaches grounded in client-centered principles and Motivational Interviewing strategies.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and conduct honest, caring, and sometimes difficult conversations.
Treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Ability and motivation to develop, influence, train, and lead others.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor clinical staff training plans based on client and facility needs, aligned with best practices and state regulations and licensing requirements.
Implement treatment schedules that promote appropriate clinical interventions.
Closely supervise counselors and therapists and review required documentation, including electronic client health records and treatment entries, for compliance with established policies and applicable licensing, funding, and regulatory requirements.
Intervene in difficult cases and approve referrals to specialized care.
Supervise the aftercare component of treatment.
Attend, participate in, and when necessary facilitate meetings and special events, including retreats, trips, and workshops.
Maintain a small client caseload when necessary.
Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Standards of Conduct and personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
Be responsible for the facility when the Director is unavailable.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee.