Clinical Director

Clinical Director – Youth Behavioral Health Location: West Central Ohio Academy – Troy, OH Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Up to $100,000/year About Youth Opportunity & West Central Ohio Academy Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. West Central Ohio Academy in Troy, Ohio, provides gender-responsive, evidence-based care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. A multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise with compassion to support emotional regulation, healthy identity development, and relational healing. Licensed mental health professionals provide individual, group, and family therapy using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapies. Specialized programming addresses anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation. Families actively participate through structured therapy and communication to rebuild trust and support a successful transition home. About The Role The Clinical Director leads the behavioral health program at West Central Ohio Academy. This role oversees clinical staff, treatment planning, service delivery, documentation, and quality improvement while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment for youth. The Clinical Director works with facility leadership and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate individualized care, support clinical staff development, and maintain compliance with applicable professional, regulatory, and contractual standards. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay periodFree RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environment Key Responsibilities Supervise and evaluate clinical staffProvide clinical consultation, staff training, and support for evidence-based practicesOversee clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, treatment reviews, and discharge planningMonitor clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and complianceCoordinate multidisciplinary treatment-team activities and specialized programmingProvide direct clinical services and crisis consultation as assignedSupport family engagement and coordination of careParticipate in quality improvement, compliance reviews, and program developmentContribute to management-team decisions, policies, staffing, and fiscal planningReport clinical incidents and safety concerns as requiredProvide on-call support as assigned Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services fieldMinimum of two (2) years of direct-care clinical experienceActive professional licensure: accepted Ohio credentials Preferred At least one (1) year of formal clinical supervision or behavioral health leadership experienceExperience working with youth in residential treatment, assessment, crisis, or related behavioral health settingsExperience with trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, group services, and electronic clinical documentation Physical Demands Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to move throughout the facility and participate in program activitiesMust meet applicable health and communicable-disease screening requirements Additional Requirements Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet transportation requirementsMust meet applicable background check, drug screening, and contractual requirementsAbility to provide on-call support as assignedReport incidents and concerns related to youth safety or inappropriate conductPerform other duties as assigned Apply Today Make a lasting difference in a youth’s life. Apply now through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture. Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.