Job Description
Position Title: Clinical Director
Department: Clinical / Outpatient
Summary:
The Clinical Director provides leadership, oversight, and direction for all clinical aspects within a comprehensive substance use disorder treatment program. This role ensures services are delivered in alignment with best practices, state and federal regulations, and agency policies. The Director will supervise clinical staff, oversee services at assigned programs, ensure quality care for clients, and contribute to program development and performance improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
- Active, unrestricted California license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical supervision and/or program management in behavioral health or substance use treatment
- Knowledge of addiction treatment models, co-occurring disorders
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Familiarity with DHCS regulations and billing practices
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willing to obtain)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee clinical and treatment programs
- Supervise clinical staff such as counselors, therapists, and interns
- Supervise programs as assigned
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Maintain and update clinical protocols and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Provide supervision to support staff licensure and professional development
- Lead treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and crisis interventions
- Manage clinical intake, assessment, and discharge processes
- Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and administrative teams for integrated care
- Participate in QA meetings, utilization reviews, and client satisfaction evaluations
- Develop and deliver training sessions to address staff development needs
- Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, harm reduction, and client-centered care
- Evaluate program participants for psychiatric conditions and coordinate behavioral health services
- Participate in annual strategic planning with executive leadership
- Mentor therapists and counseling staff
- Perform all other duties as assigned by executive leadership
- Maintain professionalism, compassion, and empathy in client interactions
- Attend all mandatory agency meetings and trainings
- Follow all attendance, ethics, confidentiality (HIPAA), and safety policies