Assistant Clinical Director

Job Description: Assistant Clinical Director Leadership + Clinical Practice Location: Pittsford, NY Position Type: Full-time | Primarily In-Person with Hybrid Flexibility Salary: $90,000$95,000, commensurate with experience Lead. Practice. Make an Impact. Are you an experienced clinician who loves patient care but is also ready to step into a meaningful leadership role? We are seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to join a growing, mission-driven mental health practice. This is a unique opportunity for an LMSW or LMHC who wants the best of both worlds: the ability to continue practicing clinically while also helping lead a team, strengthen operations, and shape the future of a growing organization. This is not a purely administrative leadership position. You will remain connected to the work that brought you into the field, maintaining a small clinical caseload of approximately 12 direct-service hours per week, while spending the remainder of your time focused on leadership, staff supervision, operations, and practice development. The Opportunity As Assistant Clinical Director, you will become a key member of the leadership team and work closely with the Founder/Director. You'll have an opportunity to influence how the practice operates, support and develop staff, improve processes, and help create an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. The organization is growing and evolving, so we're looking for someone who enjoys being part of that process. The right person will be grounded, flexible, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable making decisions when priorities shift. Leadership & Operations Help lead the day-to-day administrative operations of the practiceSet priorities for the administrative team in partnership with the Founder/DirectorSupervise, train, onboard, and support administrative staffProvide constructive feedback and address performance challengesDevelop and refine policies, procedures, and workflows as the practice growsOversee areas including referrals, phones, insurance billing, patient collections, and staff coordinationPartner with clinical leadership to improve patient services, operational efficiency, and business strategyHelp create a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment Clinical Practice You'll also continue doing the clinical work you enjoy. Maintain approximately 12 direct-service hours per weekProvide clinical services within your area of interest or specialtyCollaborate with other clinicians as part of an interdisciplinary teamHelp support a culture centered on compassionate, evidence-based, whole-person care Who Will Thrive Here? We are looking for a leader who can balance compassion with accountability and big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution. You'll Likely Be Successful If You Are Someone Who: Enjoys leading and motivating othersRemains calm and thoughtful when things get busyTakes initiative rather than waiting to be told what needs to happenIs comfortable solving problems independently while knowing when to collaborateCommunicates clearly and respectfully with patients, clinicians, staff, and leadershipIs organized and capable of balancing clinical responsibilities with leadership prioritiesEmbraces change and enjoys helping build better systems and processesLeads with steadiness, humility, and accountability Qualifications Completed LMSW or LMHC with a valid New York State professional licenseMinimum of 2 years of management-level experience, including direct involvement in operations and staff supervisionHealthcare leadership experience is preferred but not requiredStrong leadership, interpersonal, supervisory, and communication skillsExcellent organizational, analytical, time-management, and problem-solving abilitiesComfortable learning and working within healthcare and administrative software systems Compensation & Benefits $90,000$95,000, based on experience. Benefits And Practice Support Include: Four weeks of PTO annually8 paid national holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceComplimentary $10,000 life insurance policy with additional coverage optionsAdministrative support for scheduling, phones, records requests, referrals, and paperworkMarketing and incoming referral supportElectronic health record with patient portalBilling and collections supportFurnished office spaceOn-site IT support If you're a clinician who isn't ready to give up practicing, but you're ready to have a larger impact through leadershipthis could be an outstanding next step in your career. Qualifications: Why is This a Great Opportunity: A growing mental health practice that truly cares about their staff and their clients Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : $ 90000 Salary Max : $ 95000 Currency Type : USD