Director of Clinical Services - Adult Program

Job Description

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership & Supervision

   • Directly supervise Clinical Therapists, Licensed Addiction Counselors, Contract Therapists, Peer Support Specialists, and Canyon House Sober Living staff.

   • Oversee case supervision for drug court and intensive outpatient (IOP) staff.

   • Provide indirect clinical guidance, audits, and corrective action planning for co-occurring programs.

2. Program Planning & Quality Assurance

   • Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs aligned with mission and evidence-based standards

   • Review weekly/monthly metrics and incident reports; take and monitor corrective action.

   • Collaborate with the Quality Director to address serious incidents within one business day.

3. Training & Workforce Development

   • Develop and deliver staff training initiatives (e.g., motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT).

   • Mentor staff and promote ongoing professional development .

   • Coordinate clinical orientation and supervision documentation.

4. Compliance & Reporting

   • Maintain program compliance with state licensing, federal standards, and HIPAA.

   • Ensure timely and accurate submission of assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.

   • Conduct EMR utilization reviews and chart audits.

5. Collaboration & Community Engagement

   • Cultivate relationships with community partners, courts, providers, and vendors.

   • Support grant proposals and participate in CQI committees.

   • Represent the organization in collaborative initiatives and external meetings.

6. Administrative & Operational Oversight

   • Manage clinical staffing logistics: scheduling, hires, schedules, coverage, and leaves.

   • Deliver direct therapy services as needed to maintain service continuity.

   • Uphold organizational goals and adapt to evolving departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

• Minimum of three years’ supervisory experience in addiction and mental health clinical settings.

• Certifications: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR, First Aid. Training provided by New Day, Inc.

• Valid Montana driver’s license with a clean, insurable record; must complete I-9 compliance.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in interpreting clinical data to drive improvements.

Skills & Abilities

• Leadership: Ability to inspire, manage teams, and set a strategic clinical direction.

• Multitasking: Proven capability to juggle multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Evidence-Based Treatment: Strong clinical competencies and familiarity with DMH, SAMHSA, or CARF guidelines

• Cultural Competence: Capacity to work effectively with diverse populations.

Working Conditions

• Work occurs in both therapy spaces and office environments.

• Role includes occasional lifting of equipment and on-call coverage for evenings/weekends.

• Non-smoking, moderate-noise workplace.

Why New Day, Inc.?

• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to recovery and healing.

• Lead a clinical team committed to high-quality, client-centered care.

• Grow professionally while improving outcomes in a collaborative, data-informed environment.

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