clinical director

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programs and therapeutic modalities.
• Ensure clinical services align with evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee client care plans, ensuring they are comprehensive, individualized, and regularly updated.
• Supervise clinical staff (therapists, counselors, case managers, etc.).
• Provide clinical supervision hours for licensure (if applicable).
• Conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing staff training and development.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and licensing standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF).
• Oversee clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Participate in case reviews and high-risk case consultations.
• Develop and monitor protocols for client safety, including suicide risk, relapse, and crisis intervention.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data and outcomes.
• Implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Identify gaps in services and propose improvements or new initiatives.
• Work closely with medical directors, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and administrative teams.
• Foster communication between departments to ensure integrated care.
• Represent the facility in professional or community meetings.
• Liaise with referral sources, families, legal entities, and outside providers.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Licensure (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or psychologist).
• Experience in supervisory or leadership roles in behavioral health.
• Familiarity with residential treatment operations.