Clinical Site Lead

Brick House Recovery•Idaho Falls, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Site Lead provides daily operational leadership at one Brick House Recovery location (Boise, Idaho Falls, or Coeur d'Alene). The role is the on-the-ground anchor for the clinical team at the site, handling day-to-day operational decisions, scheduling, staff coordination, peer support, and immediate problem-solving. The Site Lead reports to the Clinical Director and continues to carry a clinical caseload as part of the role. This is a working leadership position, not a full-time administrative seat. The Site Lead role is part of the clinical leadership development pathway at Brick House. It is designed to develop high-performing clinicians into clinical leaders by giving them real operational authority at the site level under the mentorship of the Clinical Director.

Requirements

Active Idaho credential as CADC, ACADC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent qualifying clinical or counselor license / certification.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, or related setting.
Working knowledge of SUD treatment philosophy, ASAM criteria (3rd and 4th editions), and evidence-based treatment models.
Demonstrated leadership instincts, peer credibility, and operational reliability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in EHR systems (BestNotes), Google Workspace, and standard productivity tools.
Aligned with Brick House mission, values, and clinical philosophy.
Completion of pre-employment drug screening and random testing upon reasonable suspicion of use.
Pass an Enhanced Background Check with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Completion of orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work.
Completion of CPR / First Aid training within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be a sober person in recovery for at least 18 months, unless otherwise determined by the Executive Team and CEO.
Maintains current Idaho credential throughout employment. Completes required continuing education on time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a senior counselor, lead clinician, or informal team leader.
Experience with treatment planning, group facilitation, and documentation review.
Familiarity with Brick House Press curriculum (Chain Breaker, Change Maker, Hope Dealer, Daily Battle Plan).
Interest in long-term growth into clinical leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Serves as the on-the-ground anchor for the clinical team at the assigned site.
Handles day-to-day operational decisions, scheduling adjustments, and coverage planning.
Coordinates with the Admissions team on new client placements and intake flow at the site.
Addresses peer issues, scheduling conflicts, and immediate operational concerns as they arise.
Provides timely communication with the Clinical Director on anything that affects clinical delivery, staffing, or client experience at the site.
Onboards new clinical staff at the site level (orientation to the building, the team, the rhythms, the local culture).
Maintains a regular clinical caseload appropriate for the credential level. Provides individual, group, and family therapy.
Implements Brick House Press clinical curriculum consistently at the site.
Maintains documentation standards: progress notes within 24 hours, treatment plans signed within 7 days, discharge summaries within 7 days.
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, including communication with outside providers, referral sources, probation officers, hospitals, and community agencies.
Communicates direction from the Clinical Director and the Chief Clinical Officer to the team in a way that lands.
Surfaces team concerns, friction points, and ideas to the Clinical Director so they can be addressed.
Supports new hires through onboarding and integration with the site's clinical culture.
Models the clinical voice, ethics, and communication standards Brick House expects of clinical staff.
Supports clinical documentation timeliness by tracking team performance and flagging gaps to the Clinical Director.
Participates in incident response, debriefing, and documentation for site-level events.
Supports the Clinical Director on quality assurance activities at the site.
Helps ensure adherence to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare licensing standards, CARF accreditation requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and ASAM criteria.
Engages actively in mentorship from the Clinical Director.
Participates in leadership development opportunities provided by Brick House (Traction, leadership reading, EOS-style execution, internal training).
Builds leadership skills as part of the long-term pathway to clinical director-level roles.