Clinical Director

About the role

LAOP is seeking a licensed behavioral health leader to serve as Clinical Director for our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs. This role provides both clinical oversight and direct client care while partnering with executive and interdisciplinary leaders to enhance treatment outcomes, strengthen documentation practices, support compliance efforts, and foster a culture of clinical excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of licensed therapists across PHP and IOP services
• Influence clinical quality, treatment planning, documentation standards, and staff development
• Maintain a client caseload while providing supervision and clinical leadership
• Help drive program growth, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement
• Partner with executive leadership in strengthening client retention, experience, and outcomes
• Partner with the Executive Director, Medical Director, Program Director, and interdisciplinary leadership team to support clinical excellence and program success
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and leadership to licensed therapists and clinical staff
• Review and approve clinical documentation to ensure timely completion, regulatory compliance, and quality standards
• Facilitate weekly therapist meetings, case consultations, and evidence-based treatment discussions
• Support therapist onboarding, training, professional development, and ongoing clinical education
• Guide treatment planning, client care coordination, and clinical triage based on acuity and program needs
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance client outcomes, retention, and service delivery
• Conduct chart audits and monitor compliance with payer requirements and clinical standards
• Support CARF accreditation efforts, HIPAA compliance, risk management practices, and survey readiness activities
• Assist with performance management through coaching, feedback, development planning, and accountability measures
• Address clinical, operational, and workplace challenges while fostering collaboration and trust among team members
• Analyze program data and outcomes to support value-based care initiatives and organizational goals
• Provide individual and group therapy services as needed based on census, staffing, and clinical requirements
• Deliver coverage support for assessments, treatment planning, group facilitation, and client care services when necessary
• Help build a high-performing clinical culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and exceptional client care

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted California license, such as LMFT or LCSW
• Master's degree or higher in a behavioral health-related field
• Experience providing clinical supervision to licensed clinicians
• Leadership experience managing and developing clinical staff
• Experience within PHP, IOP, residential treatment, or comparable behavioral health settings
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, confidentiality standards, crisis intervention, and payer-driven medical necessity requirements
• Proven ability to build collaborative teams, drive accountability, and improve clinical processes
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational skills

Pay

Competitive salary of $130,000-$135,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package.