Director of Clinical Services
About The Position
The Clinical Director provides strategic and operational leadership across a continuum of behavioral health programs serving diverse populations. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centered care through the supervision of program managers overseeing clinical teams, including therapists, case managers, peer support specialists, and behavioral health technicians. The Clinical Director is responsible for clinical oversight, program and staff key performance indicators, regulatory compliance, staff development, and the integration of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented practices. This position collaborates with executive leadership, quality assurance, and community partners to align services with organizational goals, funding requirements, and best practices in behavioral health care.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in a behavioral health field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology)
- Active Colorado license as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist (LP)
- Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience, preferably in community mental health or public behavioral health settings.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or leadership experience in clinical operations is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of program key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Provide clinical oversight to program managers supervising therapists, case managers, peers, and behavioral health technicians.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, licensing standards, and funding requirements.
- Oversee implementation of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
- Monitor clinical documentation quality, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, supervision, and performance evaluation of clinical leadership staff.
- Analyze program performance data and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with executive leadership on strategic planning and service expansion.
- Respond to critical incidents, grievances, and audits with appropriate clinical and administrative action.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across programs and external systems (e.g., justice, housing, education).
- Ensure staff maintain licensure, certifications, and required training.
- Represent the organization in community partnerships, funder meetings, and regulatory reviews.
- Promote a client-centered, recovery-oriented culture across all levels of care.
- Participate in strategic planning and budgeting
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401K with matching
- Wellness Program
- Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
- Shift differential pay when applicable
- Bilingual stipend pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
