Clinical Director

Clinical Director – Youth Behavioral Health Location: Lebanon, TN Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 About Youth Opportunity & Lebanon Youth Academy Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Lebanon Youth Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee offers an 18‑bed trauma‑informed Youth Academy for boys ages 12 to 17. Serving youth needing structured treatment and emotional support, the center combines individual, family, and group therapy with academic programming, restorative justice, life skills training, and social skill development. Youth typically remain for 3 to 6 months, engaging in victim‑impact awareness, pre‑vocational preparation, and family involvement. Programming is conducted in small group living units to support reintegration into home and community settings. Position Summary – Clinical Director Job in Lebanon, TN We are hiring a Clinical Director to join our leadership team at Lebanon Youth academy. This role is ideal for a licensed mental health professional seeking to work in youth behavioral health, juvenile care, or residential treatment. You’ll provide direct clinical services, supervise clinical staff, and support youth through the stabilization and treatment process. Clinical Director Job Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays (4 hours of PTO accrued each pay period) Free RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environment Why Join Youth Opportunity? Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youthGain experience in a growing field of youth mental health and residential careWork in a secure, structured, and supportive treatment environmentDevelop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities Clinical Director Responsibilities Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of master’s level clinical staff. Provide and/or arrange for their training as required.Ensure that therapy staff are trained in and adhere to the fidelity of evidence-based practices.Assist local management team through training, consultation and technical assistance in clinical or treatment-related subjects to staff of all direct-care departments.Organize and oversee clinical documentation of all diagnostics, and treatment planning, delivery and evaluation, ensuring that services meet treatment-related state, COA, and contractual requirements.Coordinate and oversee, in conjunction with appropriate management team members, the composition, scheduling, processes and content of multidisciplinary treatment teams.Provide oversight and supervision for any special-needs treatment programs (e.g., 7 Challenges, etc.)Provide diagnostic evaluation, routine individual counseling, or crisis intervention counseling, as required by standing procedure, treatment plans, or special circumstances.Participate on local management team to set and enforce local policy, develop and implement long-range planning, and monitor programmatic, fiscal, and human resources aspects of the overall facility and schedules applying to management team members. May require on-call clinical duty.Participate on local quality improvement committee, acting as liaison between committee and management team.Serve as Designated Mental Health Authority for facility, where required by contract or state or local requirement. The services for which the Coordinator will serve as authority may include Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS), Substance Abuse Overlay Services (SAOS), Intensive Mental Health Services, or any others as required. In Florida, or any program providing Overlay Services, the Clinical Director will comply with the following duties: Conduct interviews with clients to develop the individual Mental Health Treatment PlanReview and sign the psychosocial assessment if neededReview and sign the behavioral health treatment planProvide at least four hours clinical supervision per monthProvide assessments and individual or family therapy if more extensive services are neededProvide oversight and coordination of MHOS/SAOSConduct fact-to-face interview to develop an individual treatment planMaintain a high standard of role model behavior for youthParticipate in ongoing in-service training and development activities as requiredReport any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationshipsReport any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per YOI policy and state guidelines.Perform other duties as assigned or needed Reports to: Facility Administrator Directly supervises: Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Master's level Therapists, and Recreational Therapist Required Qualifications Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Clinical Psychologist in MichiganMaster’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services fieldMinimum two years of direct-care clinical experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience preferredAbility to pass background check and drug screenStrong clinical judgment and organizational skillsWillingness to work with youth in challenging situations Preferred Experience Coursework or practicum experience in group work, family therapy, sexual offender treatment and/or substance abuse treatment.Experience with trauma-informed care, group modalities, and residential settingsFamiliarity with child welfare, juvenile justice systems, and substance abuse treatmentExperience with EMR systems and clinical documentation standards Other Requirements Physical Demands: Must be able to move throughout the facility, actively participate in youth activities, and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.Other: Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet state criminal background check requirements. Occasional irregular hours may be required. How to Apply Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http://www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities. Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.