Clinical Director

Job Summary

The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight of all therapeutic programming and clinical services at the facility. This role ensures high-quality care delivery through supervision of therapists, case managers, assistant clinical directors. The Clinical Director develops program schedules, maintains regulatory compliance, and serves as the primary liaison between clinical staff and facility leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and evaluate the clinical team, including therapists, case managers, assistant clinical directors.
• Oversee the implementation and fidelity of treatment programming and group therapy curriculum.
• Facilitate clinical meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Maintain clinical compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational protocols.
• Manage therapist caseload assignments and ensure clinical productivity standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Nursing, and Operations teams to ensure coordinated client care.
• Respond to escalated clinical concerns, client crises, or grievances in a timely and ethical manner.
• Maintain knowledge of evidence-based practices and lead ongoing clinical training and development.
• Contribute to quality assurance audits, utilization reviews, and outcome reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• Active and unrestricted Texas licensure as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong knowledge of substance use, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care models.
• Familiarity with EMR systems, documentation standards, and utilization review processes.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory audits preferred.

Competencies

• Clinical leadership and supervision
• Program development and implementation
• Ethical decision-making and crisis management
• Communication and collaboration across departments
• Staff training and team culture building

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Facility-based setting with regular movement between clinical offices, group rooms, and administrative areas.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability for emergencies or supervision.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work for documentation and supervision.

About the company

Discovery MSO is a provider of behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We are dedicated to serving those in need by clearing pathways to gain access to life-changing addiction recovery services. At Discovery MSO we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our clients. All our facilities are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and collectively offer the full continuum of care for our clients. We are opening facilities nationwide and searching for positive, hardworking individuals to join our growing company, and who want to make a difference in people’s lives. We are a passionate, results-driven behavioral health group with a program that specializes in behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We provide accessible, reliable and effective behavioral health treatment options nationwide for any moment, in anyone’s recovery journey. We positively transform the lives of our clients and their families by helping them create safer, healthier and better lives for themselves, their families and their communities. Our values of kindness, innovation, agility and drive are vital to our success, and the success of our clients.

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